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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.52, 860.31 and 140.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.52, 860.31 and 140.68 is: 211.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.52 : 860.31 = 140.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.52/860.31 = 140.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.52x = 860.31 × 140.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.52x = 121,028.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,028.41/573.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.03

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