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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.66, 535.12 and 140.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.66, 535.12 and 140.39 is: 210.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.66 : 535.12 = 140.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.66/535.12 = 140.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.66x = 535.12 × 140.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.66x = 75,122.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,122.47/356.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.63

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