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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.92, 533.56 and 139.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.92, 533.56 and 139.45 is: 209.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.92 : 533.56 = 139.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.92/533.56 = 139.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.92x = 533.56 × 139.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.92x = 74,401.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,401.58/355.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.04

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