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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.02, 532.68 and 138.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.02, 532.68 and 138.52 is: 207.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.02 : 532.68 = 138.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.02/532.68 = 138.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.02x = 532.68 × 138.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.02x = 73,786.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,786.83/355.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.84

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