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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.26, 532.71 and 138.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.26, 532.71 and 138.74 is: 208.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.26 : 532.71 = 138.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.26/532.71 = 138.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.26x = 532.71 × 138.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.26x = 73,908.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,908.19/355.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.04

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