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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.24, 532.68 and 138.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.24, 532.68 and 138.76 is: 208.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.24 : 532.68 = 138.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.24/532.68 = 138.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.24x = 532.68 × 138.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.24x = 73,914.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,914.68/355.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.07

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