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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368, 552.24 and 140

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368, 552.24 and 140 is: 210.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368 : 552.24 = 140 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368/552.24 = 140/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368x = 552.24 × 140
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368x = 77,313.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,313.60/368
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.09

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