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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.94, 538.21 and 139.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.94, 538.21 and 139.64 is: 209.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.94 : 538.21 = 139.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.94/538.21 = 139.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.94x = 538.21 × 139.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.94x = 75,155.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,155.64/358.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.38

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