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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.39, 533.22 and 138.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.39, 533.22 and 138.91 is: 208.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.39 : 533.22 = 138.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.39/533.22 = 138.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.39x = 533.22 × 138.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.39x = 74,069.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,069.59/355.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.42

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