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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.23, 859.83 and 140.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.23, 859.83 and 140.38 is: 210.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.23 : 859.83 = 140.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.23/859.83 = 140.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.23x = 859.83 × 140.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.23x = 120,702.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,702.94/573.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.57

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