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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.90, 535.28 and 137.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.90, 535.28 and 137.54 is: 206.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.90 : 535.28 = 137.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.90/535.28 = 137.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.90x = 535.28 × 137.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.90x = 73,622.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,622.41/356.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.28

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