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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.88, 534.05 and 139.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.88, 534.05 and 139.46 is: 209.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.88 : 534.05 = 139.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.88/534.05 = 139.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.88x = 534.05 × 139.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.88x = 74,475.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,475.25/355.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.27

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