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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356, 534.18 and 139.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356, 534.18 and 139.55 is: 209.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356 : 534.18 = 139.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356/534.18 = 139.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356x = 534.18 × 139.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356x = 74,544.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,544.82/356
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.40

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