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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.90, 535.44 and 140.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.90, 535.44 and 140.60 is: 210.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.90 : 535.44 = 140.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.90/535.44 = 140.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.90x = 535.44 × 140.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.90x = 75,282.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,282.86/356.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.94

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