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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.70, 533.33 and 139.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.70, 533.33 and 139.23 is: 208.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.70 : 533.33 = 139.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.70/533.33 = 139.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.70x = 533.33 × 139.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.70x = 74,254.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,254.84/355.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.76

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