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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.87, 539.67 and 140.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.87, 539.67 and 140.46 is: 210.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.87 : 539.67 = 140.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.87/539.67 = 140.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.87x = 539.67 × 140.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.87x = 75,802.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,802.05/359.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.64

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