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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.55, 534.51 and 139.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.55, 534.51 and 139.97 is: 209.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.55 : 534.51 = 139.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.55/534.51 = 139.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.55x = 534.51 × 139.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.55x = 74,815.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,815.36/356.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.83

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