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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.08, 533.94 and 139.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.08, 533.94 and 139.54 is: 209.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.08 : 533.94 = 139.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.08/533.94 = 139.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.08x = 533.94 × 139.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.08x = 74,505.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,505.99/356.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.24

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