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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.49, 535.93 and 137.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.49, 535.93 and 137.99 is: 206.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.49 : 535.93 = 137.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.49/535.93 = 137.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.49x = 535.93 × 137.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.49x = 73,952.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,952.98/357.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.87

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