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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.18, 535.40 and 137.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.18, 535.40 and 137.74 is: 206.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.18 : 535.40 = 137.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.18/535.40 = 137.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.18x = 535.40 × 137.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.18x = 73,745.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,745.31/357.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.47

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