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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.74, 535.08 and 140.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.74, 535.08 and 140.26 is: 210.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.74 : 535.08 = 140.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.74/535.08 = 140.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.74x = 535.08 × 140.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.74x = 75,050.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,050.32/356.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.38

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