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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.96, 536.84 and 138.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.96, 536.84 and 138.54 is: 207.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.96 : 536.84 = 138.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.96/536.84 = 138.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.96x = 536.84 × 138.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.96x = 74,373.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,373.81/357.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.77

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