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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.50, 537.73 and 139.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.50, 537.73 and 139.06 is: 208.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.50 : 537.73 = 139.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.50/537.73 = 139.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.50x = 537.73 × 139.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.50x = 74,776.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,776.73/358.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.58

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