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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.06, 533.82 and 139.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.06, 533.82 and 139.52 is: 209.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.06 : 533.82 = 139.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.06/533.82 = 139.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.06x = 533.82 × 139.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.06x = 74,478.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,478.57/356.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.17

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