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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.37, 531.60 and 134.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.37, 531.60 and 134.98 is: 202.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.37 : 531.60 = 134.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.37/531.60 = 134.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.37x = 531.60 × 134.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.37x = 71,755.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,755.37/354.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.49

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