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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.17, 532.85 and 138.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.17, 532.85 and 138.90 is: 208.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.17 : 532.85 = 138.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.17/532.85 = 138.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.17x = 532.85 × 138.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.17x = 74,012.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,012.34/355.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.39

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