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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.32, 537.30 and 135.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.32, 537.30 and 135.84 is: 203.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.32 : 537.30 = 135.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.32/537.30 = 135.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.32x = 537.30 × 135.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.32x = 72,988.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,988.85/358.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.70

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