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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.32, 532.70 and 139

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.32, 532.70 and 139 is: 208.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.32 : 532.70 = 139 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.32/532.70 = 139/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.32x = 532.70 × 139
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.32x = 74,045.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,045.30/355.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.39

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