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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.35, 531.48 and 137.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.35, 531.48 and 137.90 is: 206.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.35 : 531.48 = 137.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.35/531.48 = 137.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.35x = 531.48 × 137.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.35x = 73,291.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,291.09/354.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.83

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