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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.54, 535.07 and 140.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.54, 535.07 and 140.13 is: 210.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.54 : 535.07 = 140.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.54/535.07 = 140.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.54x = 535.07 × 140.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.54x = 74,979.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,979.71/356.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.30

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