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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.52, 534.92 and 140.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.52, 534.92 and 140.12 is: 210.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.52 : 534.92 = 140.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.52/534.92 = 140.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.52x = 534.92 × 140.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.52x = 74,952.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,952.99/356.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.24

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