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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.02, 535.23 and 140.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.02, 535.23 and 140.48 is: 210.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.02 : 535.23 = 140.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.02/535.23 = 140.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.02x = 535.23 × 140.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.02x = 75,189.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,189.11/357.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.60

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