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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.18, 531.59 and 137.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.18, 531.59 and 137.91 is: 206.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.18 : 531.59 = 137.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.18/531.59 = 137.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.18x = 531.59 × 137.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.18x = 73,312.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,312.88/354.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.99

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