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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.42, 533.18 and 139

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.42, 533.18 and 139 is: 208.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.42 : 533.18 = 139 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.42/533.18 = 139/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.42x = 533.18 × 139
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.42x = 74,112.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,112.02/355.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.52

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