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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.28, 538.92 and 139.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.28, 538.92 and 139.80 is: 209.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.28 : 538.92 = 139.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.28/538.92 = 139.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.28x = 538.92 × 139.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.28x = 75,341.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,341.02/359.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.70

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