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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.87, 532.17 and 138.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.87, 532.17 and 138.42 is: 207.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.87 : 532.17 = 138.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.87/532.17 = 138.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.87x = 532.17 × 138.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.87x = 73,662.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,662.97/354.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.58

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