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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.73, 533.61 and 139.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.73, 533.61 and 139.28 is: 208.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.73 : 533.61 = 139.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.73/533.61 = 139.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.73x = 533.61 × 139.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.73x = 74,318.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,318.53/355.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.92

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