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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.89, 532.12 and 138.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.89, 532.12 and 138.21 is: 207.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.89 : 532.12 = 138.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.89/532.12 = 138.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.89x = 532.12 × 138.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.89x = 73,544.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,544.31/354.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.23

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