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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.02, 534.10 and 139.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.02, 534.10 and 139.60 is: 209.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.02 : 534.10 = 139.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.02/534.10 = 139.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.02x = 534.10 × 139.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.02x = 74,560.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,560.36/356.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.43

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