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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.38, 536.30 and 140.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.38, 536.30 and 140.96 is: 211.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.38 : 536.30 = 140.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.38/536.30 = 140.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.38x = 536.30 × 140.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.38x = 75,593.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,593.46/357.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.52

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