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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.21, 534.13 and 139.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.21, 534.13 and 139.67 is: 209.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.21 : 534.13 = 139.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.21/534.13 = 139.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.21x = 534.13 × 139.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.21x = 74,598.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,598.92/356.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.43

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