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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.49, 527.10 and 140.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.49, 527.10 and 140.35 is: 210.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.49 : 527.10 = 140.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.49/527.10 = 140.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.49x = 527.10 × 140.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.49x = 73,976.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,976.82/351.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.47

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