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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.58, 537.89 and 139.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.58, 537.89 and 139.31 is: 208.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.58 : 537.89 = 139.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.58/537.89 = 139.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.58x = 537.89 × 139.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.58x = 74,933.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,933.46/358.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.97

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