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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.28, 532.92 and 138.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.28, 532.92 and 138.92 is: 208.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.28 : 532.92 = 138.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.28/532.92 = 138.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.28x = 532.92 × 138.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.28x = 74,033.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,033.25/355.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.38

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