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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.16, 537.22 and 138.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.16, 537.22 and 138.72 is: 208.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.16 : 537.22 = 138.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.16/537.22 = 138.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.16x = 537.22 × 138.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.16x = 74,522.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,522.81/358.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.07

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