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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.57, 533.05 and 139.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.57, 533.05 and 139.10 is: 208.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.57 : 533.05 = 139.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.57/533.05 = 139.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.57x = 533.05 × 139.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.57x = 74,147.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,147.26/355.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.53

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