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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.75, 535.35 and 140.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.75, 535.35 and 140.34 is: 210.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.75 : 535.35 = 140.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.75/535.35 = 140.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.75x = 535.35 × 140.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.75x = 75,131.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,131.02/356.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.60

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