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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.56, 533.03 and 138.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.56, 533.03 and 138.99 is: 208.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.56 : 533.03 = 138.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.56/533.03 = 138.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.56x = 533.03 × 138.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.56x = 74,083.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,083.15/355.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.36

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