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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.12, 556.60 and 140

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.12, 556.60 and 140 is: 209.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.12 : 556.60 = 140 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.12/556.60 = 140/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.12x = 556.60 × 140
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.12x = 77,924
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,924/371.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.97

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