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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.07, 540.15 and 140.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.07, 540.15 and 140.70 is: 211.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.07 : 540.15 = 140.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.07/540.15 = 140.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.07x = 540.15 × 140.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.07x = 75,998.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,998.40/360.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.07

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