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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.76, 535.28 and 140.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.76, 535.28 and 140.32 is: 210.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.76 : 535.28 = 140.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.76/535.28 = 140.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.76x = 535.28 × 140.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.76x = 75,110.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,110.49/356.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.54

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