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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.94, 535.19 and 140.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.94, 535.19 and 140.27 is: 210.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.94 : 535.19 = 140.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.94/535.19 = 140.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.94x = 535.19 × 140.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.94x = 75,067.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,067.72/356.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.31

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