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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.41, 534.77 and 140.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.41, 534.77 and 140.14 is: 210.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.41 : 534.77 = 140.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.41/534.77 = 140.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.41x = 534.77 × 140.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.41x = 74,942.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,942.67/356.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.27

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