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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.63, 534.96 and 140.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.63, 534.96 and 140.31 is: 210.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.63 : 534.96 = 140.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.63/534.96 = 140.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.63x = 534.96 × 140.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.63x = 75,060.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,060.24/356.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.47

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