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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.28, 533.16 and 138.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.28, 533.16 and 138.88 is: 208.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.28 : 533.16 = 138.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.28/533.16 = 138.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.28x = 533.16 × 138.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.28x = 74,045.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,045.26/355.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.41

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