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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.72, 532.35 and 138.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.72, 532.35 and 138.27 is: 207.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.72 : 532.35 = 138.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.72/532.35 = 138.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.72x = 532.35 × 138.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.72x = 73,608.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,608.03/354.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.51

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