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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.69, 531.99 and 138.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.69, 531.99 and 138.12 is: 207.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.69 : 531.99 = 138.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.69/531.99 = 138.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.69x = 531.99 × 138.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.69x = 73,478.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,478.46/354.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.16

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