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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.05, 533.57 and 139.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.05, 533.57 and 139.38 is: 208.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.05 : 533.57 = 139.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.05/533.57 = 139.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.05x = 533.57 × 139.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.05x = 74,368.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,368.99/356.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.87

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