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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.47, 531.92 and 138.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.47, 531.92 and 138.20 is: 207.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.47 : 531.92 = 138.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.47/531.92 = 138.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.47x = 531.92 × 138.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.47x = 73,509.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,509.03/354.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.38

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