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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.62, 533.49 and 139.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.62, 533.49 and 139.20 is: 208.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.62 : 533.49 = 139.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.62/533.49 = 139.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.62x = 533.49 × 139.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.62x = 74,261.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,261.81/355.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.82

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