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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.08, 532.57 and 138.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.08, 532.57 and 138.63 is: 207.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.08 : 532.57 = 138.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.08/532.57 = 138.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.08x = 532.57 × 138.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.08x = 73,830.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,830.18/355.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.93

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