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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.64, 536.22 and 140.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.64, 536.22 and 140.96 is: 211.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.64 : 536.22 = 140.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.64/536.22 = 140.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.64x = 536.22 × 140.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.64x = 75,585.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,585.57/357.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.35

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