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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.66, 535.22 and 140.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.66, 535.22 and 140.25 is: 210.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.66 : 535.22 = 140.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.66/535.22 = 140.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.66x = 535.22 × 140.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.66x = 75,064.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,064.61/356.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.47

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