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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.74, 534.95 and 140.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.74, 534.95 and 140.16 is: 210.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.74 : 534.95 = 140.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.74/534.95 = 140.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.74x = 534.95 × 140.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.74x = 74,981.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,981.21/356.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.19

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