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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.53, 532.98 and 138.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.53, 532.98 and 138.95 is: 208.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.53 : 532.98 = 138.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.53/532.98 = 138.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.53x = 532.98 × 138.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.53x = 74,057.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,057.57/355.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.30

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