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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.18, 534.59 and 139.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.18, 534.59 and 139.91 is: 209.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.18 : 534.59 = 139.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.18/534.59 = 139.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.18x = 534.59 × 139.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.18x = 74,794.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,794.49/356.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.99

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