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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.32, 538.67 and 140.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.32, 538.67 and 140.10 is: 210.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.32 : 538.67 = 140.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.32/538.67 = 140.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.32x = 538.67 × 140.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.32x = 75,467.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,467.67/359.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.03

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