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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.34, 534.24 and 139.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.34, 534.24 and 139.80 is: 209.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.34 : 534.24 = 139.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.34/534.24 = 139.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.34x = 534.24 × 139.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.34x = 74,686.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,686.75/356.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.59

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