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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.90, 535.42 and 140.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.90, 535.42 and 140.52 is: 210.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.90 : 535.42 = 140.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.90/535.42 = 140.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.90x = 535.42 × 140.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.90x = 75,237.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,237.22/356.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.81

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