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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.95, 859.42 and 140.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.95, 859.42 and 140.10 is: 210.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.95 : 859.42 = 140.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.95/859.42 = 140.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.95x = 859.42 × 140.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.95x = 120,404.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,404.39/572.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.15

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