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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.35, 532.94 and 138.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.35, 532.94 and 138.93 is: 208.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.35 : 532.94 = 138.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.35/532.94 = 138.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.35x = 532.94 × 138.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.35x = 74,040.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,040.66/355.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.36

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