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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.67, 533.29 and 138.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.67, 533.29 and 138.99 is: 208.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.67 : 533.29 = 138.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.67/533.29 = 138.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.67x = 533.29 × 138.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.67x = 74,121.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,121.98/355.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.40

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