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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.50, 531.53 and 146.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.50, 531.53 and 146.20 is: 219.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.50 : 531.53 = 146.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.50/531.53 = 146.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.50x = 531.53 × 146.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.50x = 77,709.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,709.69/354.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.21

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