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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.08, 532.44 and 138.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.08, 532.44 and 138.54 is: 207.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.08 : 532.44 = 138.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.08/532.44 = 138.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.08x = 532.44 × 138.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.08x = 73,764.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,764.24/355.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.74

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