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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.60, 531.97 and 138.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.60, 531.97 and 138.06 is: 207.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.60 : 531.97 = 138.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.60/531.97 = 138.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.60x = 531.97 × 138.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.60x = 73,443.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,443.43/354.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.12

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