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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.10, 535.56 and 140.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.10, 535.56 and 140.68 is: 210.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.10 : 535.56 = 140.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.10/535.56 = 140.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.10x = 535.56 × 140.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.10x = 75,342.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,342.58/357.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.98

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