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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.47, 532.99 and 138.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.47, 532.99 and 138.89 is: 208.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.47 : 532.99 = 138.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.47/532.99 = 138.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.47x = 532.99 × 138.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.47x = 74,028.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,028.49/355.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.26

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