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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.77, 534.79 and 137.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.77, 534.79 and 137.35 is: 205.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.77 : 534.79 = 137.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.77/534.79 = 137.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.77x = 534.79 × 137.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.77x = 73,450.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,450.05/356.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.88

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