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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.90, 533.91 and 139.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.90, 533.91 and 139.51 is: 209.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.90 : 533.91 = 139.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.90/533.91 = 139.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.90x = 533.91 × 139.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.90x = 74,485.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,485.78/355.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.29

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