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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.47, 533.45 and 139.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.47, 533.45 and 139.07 is: 208.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.47 : 533.45 = 139.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.47/533.45 = 139.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.47x = 533.45 × 139.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.47x = 74,183.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,183.53/355.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.69

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