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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.20, 535.49 and 140.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.20, 535.49 and 140.66 is: 210.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.20 : 535.49 = 140.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.20/535.49 = 140.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.20x = 535.49 × 140.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.20x = 75,322.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,322.02/357.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.87

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