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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.33, 533.07 and 138.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.33, 533.07 and 138.93 is: 208.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.33 : 533.07 = 138.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.33/533.07 = 138.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.33x = 533.07 × 138.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.33x = 74,059.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,059.42/355.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.42

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