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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.91, 859.37 and 140.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.91, 859.37 and 140.07 is: 210.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.91 : 859.37 = 140.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.91/859.37 = 140.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.91x = 859.37 × 140.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.91x = 120,371.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,371.26/572.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.11

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