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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.95, 535.66 and 140.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.95, 535.66 and 140.53 is: 210.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.95 : 535.66 = 140.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.95/535.66 = 140.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.95x = 535.66 × 140.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.95x = 75,276.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,276.30/356.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.89

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