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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.61, 536.30 and 138.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.61, 536.30 and 138.22 is: 207.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.61 : 536.30 = 138.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.61/536.30 = 138.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.61x = 536.30 × 138.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.61x = 74,126.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,126.39/357.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.28

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