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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.43, 531.69 and 137.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.43, 531.69 and 137.98 is: 206.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.43 : 531.69 = 137.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.43/531.69 = 137.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.43x = 531.69 × 137.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.43x = 73,362.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,362.59/354.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.99

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