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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.94, 535.50 and 140.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.94, 535.50 and 140.49 is: 210.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.94 : 535.50 = 140.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.94/535.50 = 140.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.94x = 535.50 × 140.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.94x = 75,232.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,232.40/356.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.77

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