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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.32, 537.17 and 139.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.32, 537.17 and 139.10 is: 208.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.32 : 537.17 = 139.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.32/537.17 = 139.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.32x = 537.17 × 139.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.32x = 74,720.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,720.35/358.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.53

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