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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.25, 534.18 and 139.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.25, 534.18 and 139.59 is: 209.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.25 : 534.18 = 139.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.25/534.18 = 139.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.25x = 534.18 × 139.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.25x = 74,566.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,566.19/356.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.31

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