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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.67, 539.66 and 140.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.67, 539.66 and 140.45 is: 210.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.67 : 539.66 = 140.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.67/539.66 = 140.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.67x = 539.66 × 140.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.67x = 75,795.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,795.25/359.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.74

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