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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.74, 535.11 and 140.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.74, 535.11 and 140.37 is: 210.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.74 : 535.11 = 140.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.74/535.11 = 140.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.74x = 535.11 × 140.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.74x = 75,113.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,113.39/356.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.56

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