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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.28, 531.44 and 138.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.28, 531.44 and 138.04 is: 207.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.28 : 531.44 = 138.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.28/531.44 = 138.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.28x = 531.44 × 138.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.28x = 73,359.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,359.98/354.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.07

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