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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.24, 526.72 and 140.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.24, 526.72 and 140.10 is: 210.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.24 : 526.72 = 140.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.24/526.72 = 140.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.24x = 526.72 × 140.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.24x = 73,792.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,792.92/351.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.09

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