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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.54, 536.40 and 138.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.54, 536.40 and 138.17 is: 207.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.54 : 536.40 = 138.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.54/536.40 = 138.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.54x = 536.40 × 138.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.54x = 74,111.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,111.71/357.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.28

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