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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.94, 534.21 and 139.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.94, 534.21 and 139.67 is: 209.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.94 : 534.21 = 139.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.94/534.21 = 139.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.94x = 534.21 × 139.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.94x = 74,613.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,613.11/355.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.62

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