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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.14, 534.51 and 139.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.14, 534.51 and 139.87 is: 209.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.14 : 534.51 = 139.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.14/534.51 = 139.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.14x = 534.51 × 139.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.14x = 74,761.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,761.91/356.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.92

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