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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.71, 537.98 and 139.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.71, 537.98 and 139.29 is: 208.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.71 : 537.98 = 139.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.71/537.98 = 139.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.71x = 537.98 × 139.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.71x = 74,935.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,935.23/358.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.90

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