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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.70, 535.12 and 137.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.70, 535.12 and 137.31 is: 205.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.70 : 535.12 = 137.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.70/535.12 = 137.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.70x = 535.12 × 137.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.70x = 73,477.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,477.33/356.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.99

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