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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.40, 533.16 and 139

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.40, 533.16 and 139 is: 208.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.40 : 533.16 = 139 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.40/533.16 = 139/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.40x = 533.16 × 139
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.40x = 74,109.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,109.24/355.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.52

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