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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.05, 535.62 and 137.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.05, 535.62 and 137.66 is: 206.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.05 : 535.62 = 137.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.05/535.62 = 137.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.05x = 535.62 × 137.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.05x = 73,733.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,733.45/357.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.51

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