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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.16, 534.32 and 139.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.16, 534.32 and 139.68 is: 209.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.16 : 534.32 = 139.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.16/534.32 = 139.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.16x = 534.32 × 139.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.16x = 74,633.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,633.82/356.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.55

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