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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.78, 533.69 and 139.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.78, 533.69 and 139.35 is: 209.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.78 : 533.69 = 139.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.78/533.69 = 139.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.78x = 533.69 × 139.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.78x = 74,369.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,369.70/355.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.03

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