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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.43, 531.42 and 137.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.43, 531.42 and 137.75 is: 206.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.43 : 531.42 = 137.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.43/531.42 = 137.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.43x = 531.42 × 137.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.43x = 73,203.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,203.11/354.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.54

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