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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.84, 532.02 and 138.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.84, 532.02 and 138.36 is: 207.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.84 : 532.02 = 138.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.84/532.02 = 138.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.84x = 532.02 × 138.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.84x = 73,610.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,610.29/354.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.45

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