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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.45, 538.80 and 140.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.45, 538.80 and 140.01 is: 209.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.45 : 538.80 = 140.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.45/538.80 = 140.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.45x = 538.80 × 140.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.45x = 75,437.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,437.39/359.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.87

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