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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.42, 532.77 and 138.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.42, 532.77 and 138.70 is: 207.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.42 : 532.77 = 138.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.42/532.77 = 138.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.42x = 532.77 × 138.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.42x = 73,895.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,895.20/355.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.91

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