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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.72, 860.59 and 140.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.72, 860.59 and 140.88 is: 211.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.72 : 860.59 = 140.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.72/860.59 = 140.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.72x = 860.59 × 140.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.72x = 121,239.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,239.21/573.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.32

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