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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.17, 531.27 and 94.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.17, 531.27 and 94.17 is: 141.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.17 : 531.27 = 94.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.17/531.27 = 94.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.17x = 531.27 × 94.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.17x = 50,031.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,031.69/354.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.26

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