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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.76, 860.64 and 140.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.76, 860.64 and 140.91 is: 211.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.76 : 860.64 = 140.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.76/860.64 = 140.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.76x = 860.64 × 140.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.76x = 121,272.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,272.08/573.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.37

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