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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.06, 534.18 and 139.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.06, 534.18 and 139.70 is: 209.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.06 : 534.18 = 139.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.06/534.18 = 139.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.06x = 534.18 × 139.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.06x = 74,624.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,624.95/356.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.59

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