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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.54, 534.51 and 139.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.54, 534.51 and 139.98 is: 209.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.54 : 534.51 = 139.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.54/534.51 = 139.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.54x = 534.51 × 139.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.54x = 74,820.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,820.71/356.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.85

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