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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.19, 533.91 and 139.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.19, 533.91 and 139.62 is: 209.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.19 : 533.91 = 139.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.19/533.91 = 139.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.19x = 533.91 × 139.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.19x = 74,544.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,544.51/356.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.28

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