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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.22, 534.57 and 139.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.22, 534.57 and 139.80 is: 209.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.22 : 534.57 = 139.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.22/534.57 = 139.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.22x = 534.57 × 139.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.22x = 74,732.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,732.89/356.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.79

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