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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.74, 535 and 140.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.74, 535 and 140.26 is: 210.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.74 : 535 = 140.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.74/535 = 140.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.74x = 535 × 140.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.74x = 75,039.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,039.10/356.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.35

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