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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.64, 533.50 and 139.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.64, 533.50 and 139.19 is: 208.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.64 : 533.50 = 139.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.64/533.50 = 139.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.64x = 533.50 × 139.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.64x = 74,254.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,254.85/355.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.80

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