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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.37, 538.76 and 139.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.37, 538.76 and 139.86 is: 209.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.37 : 538.76 = 139.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.37/538.76 = 139.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.37x = 538.76 × 139.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.37x = 75,350.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,350.27/359.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.67

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