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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.19, 531.38 and 137.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.19, 531.38 and 137.83 is: 206.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.19 : 531.38 = 137.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.19/531.38 = 137.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.19x = 531.38 × 137.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.19x = 73,239.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,239.12/354.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.78

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