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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.51, 534.87 and 137.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.51, 534.87 and 137.21 is: 205.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.51 : 534.87 = 137.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.51/534.87 = 137.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.51x = 534.87 × 137.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.51x = 73,386.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,386.84/356.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.85

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