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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.61, 537.93 and 139.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.61, 537.93 and 139.22 is: 208.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.61 : 537.93 = 139.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.61/537.93 = 139.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.61x = 537.93 × 139.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.61x = 74,888.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,888.61/358.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.83

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