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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.62, 534.93 and 140.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.62, 534.93 and 140.05 is: 210.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.62 : 534.93 = 140.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.62/534.93 = 140.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.62x = 534.93 × 140.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.62x = 74,916.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,916.95/356.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.08

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