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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.32, 536.07 and 140.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.32, 536.07 and 140.92 is: 211.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.32 : 536.07 = 140.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.32/536.07 = 140.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.32x = 536.07 × 140.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.32x = 75,542.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,542.17/357.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.41

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