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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.04, 535.65 and 137.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.04, 535.65 and 137.67 is: 206.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.04 : 535.65 = 137.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.04/535.65 = 137.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.04x = 535.65 × 137.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.04x = 73,742.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,742.94/357.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.54

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