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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.48, 534.74 and 140.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.48, 534.74 and 140.06 is: 210.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.48 : 534.74 = 140.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.48/534.74 = 140.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.48x = 534.74 × 140.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.48x = 74,896.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,896.32/356.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.10

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