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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.34, 860.02 and 140.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.34, 860.02 and 140.50 is: 210.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.34 : 860.02 = 140.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.34/860.02 = 140.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.34x = 860.02 × 140.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.34x = 120,832.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,832.81/573.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.75

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