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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.36, 536.10 and 140.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.36, 536.10 and 140.91 is: 211.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.36 : 536.10 = 140.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.36/536.10 = 140.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.36x = 536.10 × 140.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.36x = 75,541.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,541.85/357.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.39

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