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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.83, 536.43 and 138.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.83, 536.43 and 138.60 is: 207.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.83 : 536.43 = 138.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.83/536.43 = 138.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.83x = 536.43 × 138.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.83x = 74,348.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,348.51/357.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.78

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