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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.70, 533.64 and 139.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.70, 533.64 and 139.34 is: 209.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.70 : 533.64 = 139.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.70/533.64 = 139.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.70x = 533.64 × 139.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.70x = 74,354.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,354.73/355.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.04

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