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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.79, 535.41 and 140.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.79, 535.41 and 140.37 is: 210.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.79 : 535.41 = 140.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.79/535.41 = 140.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.79x = 535.41 × 140.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.79x = 75,155.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,155.50/356.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.64

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