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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.34, 538.89 and 139.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.34, 538.89 and 139.92 is: 209.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.34 : 538.89 = 139.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.34/538.89 = 139.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.34x = 538.89 × 139.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.34x = 75,401.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,401.49/359.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.83

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