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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.83, 538.28 and 139.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.83, 538.28 and 139.56 is: 209.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.83 : 538.28 = 139.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.83/538.28 = 139.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.83x = 538.28 × 139.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.83x = 75,121.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,121.66/358.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.35

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