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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355, 532.68 and 139

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355, 532.68 and 139 is: 208.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355 : 532.68 = 139 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355/532.68 = 139/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355x = 532.68 × 139
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355x = 74,042.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,042.52/355
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.57

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