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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.66, 533.18 and 139.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.66, 533.18 and 139.40 is: 208.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.66 : 533.18 = 139.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.66/533.18 = 139.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.66x = 533.18 × 139.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.66x = 74,325.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,325.29/355.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.98

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