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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.19, 532.88 and 138.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.19, 532.88 and 138.83 is: 208.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.19 : 532.88 = 138.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.19/532.88 = 138.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.19x = 532.88 × 138.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.19x = 73,979.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,979.73/355.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.28

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