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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.84, 532.41 and 138.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.84, 532.41 and 138.57 is: 207.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.84 : 532.41 = 138.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.84/532.41 = 138.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.84x = 532.41 × 138.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.84x = 73,776.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,776.05/354.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.91

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