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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.94, 535.05 and 140.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.94, 535.05 and 140.40 is: 210.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.94 : 535.05 = 140.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.94/535.05 = 140.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.94x = 535.05 × 140.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.94x = 75,121.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,121.02/356.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.46

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