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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.19, 535.74 and 140.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.19, 535.74 and 140.61 is: 210.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.19 : 535.74 = 140.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.19/535.74 = 140.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.19x = 535.74 × 140.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.19x = 75,330.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,330.40/357.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.90

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