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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.62, 535.15 and 140.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.62, 535.15 and 140.19 is: 210.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.62 : 535.15 = 140.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.62/535.15 = 140.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.62x = 535.15 × 140.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.62x = 75,022.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,022.68/356.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.37

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