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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.25, 531.47 and 134.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.25, 531.47 and 134.97 is: 202.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.25 : 531.47 = 134.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.25/531.47 = 134.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.25x = 531.47 × 134.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.25x = 71,732.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,732.51/354.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.49

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