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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.43, 534.42 and 139.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.43, 534.42 and 139.75 is: 209.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.43 : 534.42 = 139.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.43/534.42 = 139.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.43x = 534.42 × 139.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.43x = 74,685.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,685.20/356.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.54

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