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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.97, 532.59 and 138.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.97, 532.59 and 138.43 is: 207.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.97 : 532.59 = 138.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.97/532.59 = 138.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.97x = 532.59 × 138.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.97x = 73,726.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,726.43/354.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.70

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