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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.61, 533.49 and 139.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.61, 533.49 and 139.19 is: 208.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.61 : 533.49 = 139.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.61/533.49 = 139.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.61x = 533.49 × 139.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.61x = 74,256.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,256.47/355.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.81

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