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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.06, 535.80 and 140.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.06, 535.80 and 140.62 is: 211.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.06 : 535.80 = 140.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.06/535.80 = 140.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.06x = 535.80 × 140.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.06x = 75,344.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,344.20/357.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.01

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