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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.40, 530.96 and 137.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.40, 530.96 and 137.84 is: 206.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.40 : 530.96 = 137.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.40/530.96 = 137.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.40x = 530.96 × 137.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.40x = 73,187.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,187.53/354.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.51

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