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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.57, 533.15 and 139.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.57, 533.15 and 139.11 is: 208.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.57 : 533.15 = 139.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.57/533.15 = 139.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.57x = 533.15 × 139.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.57x = 74,163.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,163.14/355.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.58

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