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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.44, 531.42 and 137.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.44, 531.42 and 137.90 is: 206.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.44 : 531.42 = 137.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.44/531.42 = 137.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.44x = 531.42 × 137.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.44x = 73,282.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,282.82/354.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.76

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