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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.79, 533.39 and 139.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.79, 533.39 and 139.23 is: 208.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.79 : 533.39 = 139.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.79/533.39 = 139.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.79x = 533.39 × 139.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.79x = 74,263.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,263.19/355.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.73

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