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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.20, 556.46 and 140.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.20, 556.46 and 140.08 is: 209.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.20 : 556.46 = 140.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.20/556.46 = 140.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.20x = 556.46 × 140.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.20x = 77,948.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,948.92/371.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.99

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