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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.49, 533.23 and 139.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.49, 533.23 and 139.06 is: 208.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.49 : 533.23 = 139.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.49/533.23 = 139.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.49x = 533.23 × 139.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.49x = 74,150.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,150.96/355.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.59

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