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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.82, 535.15 and 140.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.82, 535.15 and 140.37 is: 210.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.82 : 535.15 = 140.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.82/535.15 = 140.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.82x = 535.15 × 140.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.82x = 75,119.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,119.01/356.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.52

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