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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.51, 531.72 and 138.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.51, 531.72 and 138.24 is: 207.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.51 : 531.72 = 138.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.51/531.72 = 138.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.51x = 531.72 × 138.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.51x = 73,504.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,504.97/354.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.34

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