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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355, 532.64 and 138.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355, 532.64 and 138.56 is: 207.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355 : 532.64 = 138.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355/532.64 = 138.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355x = 532.64 × 138.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355x = 73,802.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,802.60/355
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.89

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