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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.61, 534.99 and 140.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.61, 534.99 and 140.19 is: 210.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.61 : 534.99 = 140.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.61/534.99 = 140.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.61x = 534.99 × 140.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.61x = 75,000.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,000.25/356.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.31

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