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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.58, 535.08 and 140.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.58, 535.08 and 140.22 is: 210.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.58 : 535.08 = 140.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.58/535.08 = 140.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.58x = 535.08 × 140.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.58x = 75,028.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,028.92/356.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.41

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