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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.45, 534.47 and 140.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.45, 534.47 and 140.00 is: 209.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.45 : 534.47 = 140.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.45/534.47 = 140.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.45x = 534.47 × 140.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.45x = 74,822.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,822.43/356.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.91

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