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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.75, 532.12 and 138.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.75, 532.12 and 138.48 is: 207.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.75 : 532.12 = 138.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.75/532.12 = 138.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.75x = 532.12 × 138.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.75x = 73,688.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,688.15/354.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.72

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