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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.34, 540.41 and 140.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.34, 540.41 and 140.95 is: 211.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.34 : 540.41 = 140.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.34/540.41 = 140.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.34x = 540.41 × 140.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.34x = 76,170.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,170.08/360.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.38

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