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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.48, 531.60 and 138

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.48, 531.60 and 138 is: 206.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.48 : 531.60 = 138 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.48/531.60 = 138/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.48x = 531.60 × 138
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.48x = 73,360.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,360.80/354.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.95

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