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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.89, 535.53 and 140.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.89, 535.53 and 140.62 is: 211.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.89 : 535.53 = 140.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.89/535.53 = 140.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.89x = 535.53 × 140.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.89x = 75,304.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,304.95/356.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.01

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