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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.22, 535.85 and 140.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.22, 535.85 and 140.95 is: 211.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.22 : 535.85 = 140.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.22/535.85 = 140.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.22x = 535.85 × 140.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.22x = 75,524.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,524.67/357.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.43

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