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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.21, 530.94 and 137.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.21, 530.94 and 137.73 is: 206.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.21 : 530.94 = 137.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.21/530.94 = 137.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.21x = 530.94 × 137.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.21x = 73,126.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,126.37/354.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.45

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