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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.67, 536.56 and 138.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.67, 536.56 and 138.29 is: 207.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.67 : 536.56 = 138.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.67/536.56 = 138.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.67x = 536.56 × 138.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.67x = 74,200.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,200.88/357.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.46

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