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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.76, 534.66 and 140.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.76, 534.66 and 140.28 is: 210.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.76 : 534.66 = 140.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.76/534.66 = 140.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.76x = 534.66 × 140.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.76x = 75,002.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,002.10/356.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.23

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