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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.70, 533.78 and 139.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.70, 533.78 and 139.29 is: 209.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.70 : 533.78 = 139.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.70/533.78 = 139.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.70x = 533.78 × 139.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.70x = 74,350.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,350.22/355.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.03

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