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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.19, 533.09 and 138.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.19, 533.09 and 138.92 is: 208.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.19 : 533.09 = 138.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.19/533.09 = 138.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.19x = 533.09 × 138.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.19x = 74,054.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,054.84/355.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.50

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