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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.97, 539.58 and 140.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.97, 539.58 and 140.58 is: 210.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.97 : 539.58 = 140.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.97/539.58 = 140.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.97x = 539.58 × 140.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.97x = 75,854.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,854.16/359.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.72

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