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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.48, 536.02 and 140.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.48, 536.02 and 140.81 is: 211.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.48 : 536.02 = 140.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.48/536.02 = 140.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.48x = 536.02 × 140.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.48x = 75,473.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,473.94/357.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.13

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