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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.69, 533.59 and 139.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.69, 533.59 and 139.22 is: 208.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.69 : 533.59 = 139.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.69/533.59 = 139.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.69x = 533.59 × 139.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.69x = 74,285.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,285.38/355.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.85

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