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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.53, 533.43 and 139.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.53, 533.43 and 139.26 is: 208.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.53 : 533.43 = 139.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.53/533.43 = 139.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.53x = 533.43 × 139.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.53x = 74,285.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,285.46/355.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.94

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