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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.52, 595.02 and 140

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.52, 595.02 and 140 is: 210.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.52 : 595.02 = 140 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.52/595.02 = 140/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.52x = 595.02 × 140
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.52x = 83,302.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,302.80/396.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.08

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