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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.46, 531.27 and 137.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.46, 531.27 and 137.86 is: 206.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.46 : 531.27 = 137.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.46/531.27 = 137.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.46x = 531.27 × 137.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.46x = 73,240.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,240.88/354.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.63

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