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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.11, 535.70 and 137.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.11, 535.70 and 137.68 is: 206.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.11 : 535.70 = 137.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.11/535.70 = 137.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.11x = 535.70 × 137.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.11x = 73,755.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,755.18/357.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.54

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