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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.26, 531.38 and 137.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.26, 531.38 and 137.68 is: 206.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.26 : 531.38 = 137.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.26/531.38 = 137.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.26x = 531.38 × 137.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.26x = 73,160.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,160.40/354.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.52

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