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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.76, 532.36 and 138.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.76, 532.36 and 138.52 is: 207.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.76 : 532.36 = 138.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.76/532.36 = 138.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.76x = 532.36 × 138.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.76x = 73,742.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,742.51/354.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.87

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