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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.18, 533.09 and 138.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.18, 533.09 and 138.91 is: 208.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.18 : 533.09 = 138.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.18/533.09 = 138.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.18x = 533.09 × 138.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.18x = 74,051.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,051.53/355.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.49

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