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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.69, 539.17 and 140.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.69, 539.17 and 140.18 is: 210.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.69 : 539.17 = 140.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.69/539.17 = 140.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.69x = 539.17 × 140.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.69x = 75,579.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,579.71/359.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.13

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