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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.52, 533.06 and 138.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.52, 533.06 and 138.84 is: 208.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.52 : 533.06 = 138.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.52/533.06 = 138.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.52x = 533.06 × 138.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.52x = 74,009.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,009.36/355.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.18

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