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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.56, 535.04 and 140.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.56, 535.04 and 140.32 is: 210.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.56 : 535.04 = 140.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.56/535.04 = 140.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.56x = 535.04 × 140.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.56x = 75,076.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,076.81/356.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.56

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