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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.79, 535.18 and 137.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.79, 535.18 and 137.52 is: 206.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.79 : 535.18 = 137.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.79/535.18 = 137.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.79x = 535.18 × 137.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.79x = 73,597.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,597.95/356.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.28

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