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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.48, 533.36 and 139.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.48, 533.36 and 139.12 is: 208.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.48 : 533.36 = 139.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.48/533.36 = 139.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.48x = 533.36 × 139.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.48x = 74,201.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,201.04/355.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.73

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