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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.85, 533.81 and 139.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.85, 533.81 and 139.38 is: 209.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.85 : 533.81 = 139.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.85/533.81 = 139.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.85x = 533.81 × 139.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.85x = 74,402.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,402.44/355.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.08

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