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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.52, 531.51 and 137.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.52, 531.51 and 137.98 is: 206.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.52 : 531.51 = 137.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.52/531.51 = 137.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.52x = 531.51 × 137.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.52x = 73,337.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,337.75/354.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.86

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