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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.31, 533.27 and 139.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.31, 533.27 and 139.04 is: 208.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.31 : 533.27 = 139.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.31/533.27 = 139.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.31x = 533.27 × 139.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.31x = 74,147.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,147.54/355.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.68

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