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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.34, 534.42 and 139.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.34, 534.42 and 139.89 is: 209.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.34 : 534.42 = 139.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.34/534.42 = 139.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.34x = 534.42 × 139.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.34x = 74,760.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,760.01/356.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.80

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