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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.65, 539.23 and 140.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.65, 539.23 and 140.11 is: 210.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.65 : 539.23 = 140.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.65/539.23 = 140.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.65x = 539.23 × 140.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.65x = 75,551.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,551.17/359.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.07

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