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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.76, 535.23 and 140.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.76, 535.23 and 140.36 is: 210.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.76 : 535.23 = 140.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.76/535.23 = 140.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.76x = 535.23 × 140.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.76x = 75,122.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,122.21/356.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.57

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