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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.42, 526.90 and 140.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.42, 526.90 and 140.21 is: 210.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.42 : 526.90 = 140.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.42/526.90 = 140.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.42x = 526.90 × 140.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.42x = 73,874.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,874.03/351.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.21

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