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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.96, 539.97 and 140.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.96, 539.97 and 140.63 is: 210.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.96 : 539.97 = 140.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.96/539.97 = 140.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.96x = 539.97 × 140.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.96x = 75,936.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,936.80/359.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.96

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