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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.51, 531.86 and 138.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.51, 531.86 and 138.11 is: 207.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.51 : 531.86 = 138.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.51/531.86 = 138.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.51x = 531.86 × 138.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.51x = 73,451.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,451.83/354.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.19

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