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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.87, 535.30 and 140.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.87, 535.30 and 140.30 is: 210.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.87 : 535.30 = 140.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.87/535.30 = 140.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.87x = 535.30 × 140.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.87x = 75,102.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,102.59/356.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.45

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