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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.08, 859.61 and 140.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.08, 859.61 and 140.24 is: 210.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.08 : 859.61 = 140.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.08/859.61 = 140.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.08x = 859.61 × 140.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.08x = 120,551.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,551.71/573.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.36

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