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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.81, 533.78 and 139.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.81, 533.78 and 139.37 is: 209.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.81 : 533.78 = 139.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.81/533.78 = 139.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.81x = 533.78 × 139.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.81x = 74,392.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,392.92/355.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.08

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