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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.04, 804.04 and 140.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.04, 804.04 and 140.72 is: 211.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.04 : 804.04 = 140.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.04/804.04 = 140.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.04x = 804.04 × 140.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.04x = 113,140.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,140.14/536.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.07

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