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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.60, 533.47 and 139.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.60, 533.47 and 139.06 is: 208.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.60 : 533.47 = 139.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.60/533.47 = 139.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.60x = 533.47 × 139.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.60x = 74,184.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,184.34/355.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.62

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