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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.50, 534.98 and 140.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.50, 534.98 and 140.08 is: 210.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.50 : 534.98 = 140.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.50/534.98 = 140.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.50x = 534.98 × 140.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.50x = 74,940.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,940.00/356.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.21

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