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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.98, 532.54 and 138.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.98, 532.54 and 138.72 is: 208.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.98 : 532.54 = 138.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.98/532.54 = 138.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.98x = 532.54 × 138.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.98x = 73,873.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,873.95/354.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.11

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