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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.54, 536.01 and 140.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.54, 536.01 and 140.98 is: 211.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.54 : 536.01 = 140.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.54/536.01 = 140.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.54x = 536.01 × 140.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.54x = 75,566.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,566.69/357.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.35

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