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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.16, 556.98 and 140.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.16, 556.98 and 140.20 is: 210.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.16 : 556.98 = 140.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.16/556.98 = 140.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.16x = 556.98 × 140.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.16x = 78,088.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,088.60/371.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.39

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