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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.71, 539.48 and 140.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.71, 539.48 and 140.29 is: 210.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.71 : 539.48 = 140.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.71/539.48 = 140.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.71x = 539.48 × 140.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.71x = 75,683.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,683.65/359.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.40

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