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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.57, 531.51 and 138.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.57, 531.51 and 138.07 is: 206.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.57 : 531.51 = 138.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.57/531.51 = 138.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.57x = 531.51 × 138.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.57x = 73,385.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,385.59/354.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.97

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