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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.55, 532.91 and 139.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.55, 532.91 and 139.01 is: 208.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.55 : 532.91 = 139.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.55/532.91 = 139.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.55x = 532.91 × 139.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.55x = 74,077.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,077.50/355.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.35

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