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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.04, 538.62 and 139.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.04, 538.62 and 139.65 is: 209.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.04 : 538.62 = 139.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.04/538.62 = 139.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.04x = 538.62 × 139.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.04x = 75,218.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,218.28/359.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.50

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