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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.58, 532.11 and 138.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.58, 532.11 and 138.18 is: 207.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.58 : 532.11 = 138.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.58/532.11 = 138.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.58x = 532.11 × 138.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.58x = 73,526.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,526.96/354.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.36

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