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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.79, 539.40 and 140.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.79, 539.40 and 140.38 is: 210.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.79 : 539.40 = 140.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.79/539.40 = 140.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.79x = 539.40 × 140.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.79x = 75,719.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,719.10/359.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.46

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