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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.22, 531.57 and 137.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.22, 531.57 and 137.77 is: 206.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.22 : 531.57 = 137.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.22/531.57 = 137.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.22x = 531.57 × 137.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.22x = 73,234.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,234.40/354.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.75

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