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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.90, 535.40 and 137.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.90, 535.40 and 137.51 is: 206.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.90 : 535.40 = 137.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.90/535.40 = 137.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.90x = 535.40 × 137.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.90x = 73,619.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,619.49/356.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.28

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