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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.30, 531.23 and 137.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.30, 531.23 and 137.63 is: 206.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.30 : 531.23 = 137.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.30/531.23 = 137.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.30x = 531.23 × 137.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.30x = 73,110.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,110.87/354.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.35

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