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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.57, 534.86 and 137.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.57, 534.86 and 137.29 is: 205.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.57 : 534.86 = 137.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.57/534.86 = 137.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.57x = 534.86 × 137.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.57x = 73,430.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,430.93/356.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.94

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