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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.14, 531.51 and 137.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.14, 531.51 and 137.87 is: 206.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.14 : 531.51 = 137.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.14/531.51 = 137.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.14x = 531.51 × 137.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.14x = 73,279.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,279.28/354.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.92

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