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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.44, 533.46 and 139.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.44, 533.46 and 139.17 is: 208.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.44 : 533.46 = 139.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.44/533.46 = 139.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.44x = 533.46 × 139.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.44x = 74,241.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,241.63/355.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.87

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