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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.22, 533.08 and 138.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.22, 533.08 and 138.85 is: 208.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.22 : 533.08 = 138.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.22/533.08 = 138.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.22x = 533.08 × 138.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.22x = 74,017.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,017.00/355.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.37

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