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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.85, 535.19 and 140.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.85, 535.19 and 140.43 is: 210.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.85 : 535.19 = 140.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.85/535.19 = 140.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.85x = 535.19 × 140.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.85x = 75,156.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,156.03/356.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.61

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