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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.94, 532.71 and 138.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.94, 532.71 and 138.67 is: 208.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.94 : 532.71 = 138.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.94/532.71 = 138.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.94x = 532.71 × 138.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.94x = 73,869.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,869.56/354.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.12

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