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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.12, 534.40 and 139.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.12, 534.40 and 139.69 is: 209.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.12 : 534.40 = 139.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.12/534.40 = 139.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.12x = 534.40 × 139.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.12x = 74,650.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,650.34/356.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.62

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