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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.77, 531.95 and 138.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.77, 531.95 and 138.09 is: 207.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.77 : 531.95 = 138.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.77/531.95 = 138.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.77x = 531.95 × 138.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.77x = 73,456.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,456.29/354.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.06

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