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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.74, 532 and 138.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.74, 532 and 138.26 is: 207.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.74 : 532 = 138.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.74/532 = 138.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.74x = 532 × 138.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.74x = 73,554.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,554.32/354.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.35

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