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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.40, 534.63 and 140.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.40, 534.63 and 140.13 is: 210.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.40 : 534.63 = 140.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.40/534.63 = 140.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.40x = 534.63 × 140.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.40x = 74,917.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,917.70/356.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.21

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