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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.64, 531.71 and 137.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.64, 531.71 and 137.97 is: 206.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.64 : 531.71 = 137.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.64/531.71 = 137.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.64x = 531.71 × 137.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.64x = 73,360.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,360.03/354.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.86

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