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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.15, 531.18 and 137.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.15, 531.18 and 137.55 is: 206.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.15 : 531.18 = 137.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.15/531.18 = 137.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.15x = 531.18 × 137.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.15x = 73,063.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,063.81/354.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.31

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