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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.06, 534.40 and 139.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.06, 534.40 and 139.79 is: 209.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.06 : 534.40 = 139.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.06/534.40 = 139.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.06x = 534.40 × 139.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.06x = 74,704.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,704.76/356.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.81

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