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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.34, 531.31 and 137.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.34, 531.31 and 137.77 is: 206.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.34 : 531.31 = 137.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.34/531.31 = 137.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.34x = 531.31 × 137.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.34x = 73,197.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,197.16/354.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.57

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