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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.68, 535.07 and 140.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.68, 535.07 and 140.28 is: 210.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.68 : 535.07 = 140.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.68/535.07 = 140.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.68x = 535.07 × 140.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.68x = 75,059.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,059.62/356.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.44

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