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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.07, 534.11 and 139.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.07, 534.11 and 139.66 is: 209.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.07 : 534.11 = 139.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.07/534.11 = 139.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.07x = 534.11 × 139.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.07x = 74,593.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,593.80/356.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.49

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