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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.39, 536.31 and 138.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.39, 536.31 and 138.03 is: 207.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.39 : 536.31 = 138.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.39/536.31 = 138.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.39x = 536.31 × 138.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.39x = 74,026.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,026.87/357.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.13

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