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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.60, 534.62 and 140.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.60, 534.62 and 140.24 is: 210.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.60 : 534.62 = 140.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.60/534.62 = 140.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.60x = 534.62 × 140.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.60x = 74,975.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,975.11/356.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.25

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