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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.60, 534.81 and 140.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.60, 534.81 and 140.18 is: 210.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.60 : 534.81 = 140.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.60/534.81 = 140.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.60x = 534.81 × 140.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.60x = 74,969.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,969.67/356.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.23

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