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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.04, 539.99 and 140.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.04, 539.99 and 140.67 is: 210.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.04 : 539.99 = 140.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.04/539.99 = 140.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.04x = 539.99 × 140.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.04x = 75,960.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,960.39/360.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.98

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