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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.92, 535.05 and 140.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.92, 535.05 and 140.45 is: 210.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.92 : 535.05 = 140.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.92/535.05 = 140.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.92x = 535.05 × 140.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.92x = 75,147.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,147.77/356.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.55

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