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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.74, 533.84 and 139.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.74, 533.84 and 139.31 is: 209.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.74 : 533.84 = 139.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.74/533.84 = 139.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.74x = 533.84 × 139.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.74x = 74,369.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,369.89/355.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.06

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