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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.64, 535.04 and 140.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.64, 535.04 and 140.22 is: 210.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.64 : 535.04 = 140.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.64/535.04 = 140.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.64x = 535.04 × 140.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.64x = 75,023.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,023.31/356.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.36

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