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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.36, 534 and 139.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.36, 534 and 139.82 is: 209.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.36 : 534 = 139.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.36/534 = 139.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.36x = 534 × 139.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.36x = 74,663.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,663.88/356.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.52

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