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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.58, 532.41 and 138.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.58, 532.41 and 138.58 is: 208.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.58 : 532.41 = 138.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.58/532.41 = 138.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.58x = 532.41 × 138.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.58x = 73,781.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,781.38/354.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.08

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