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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.89, 539.86 and 140.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.89, 539.86 and 140.50 is: 210.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.89 : 539.86 = 140.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.89/539.86 = 140.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.89x = 539.86 × 140.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.89x = 75,850.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,850.65/359.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.76

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