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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.96, 535.34 and 137.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.96, 535.34 and 137.56 is: 206.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.96 : 535.34 = 137.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.96/535.34 = 137.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.96x = 535.34 × 137.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.96x = 73,641.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,641.37/356.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.30

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