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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.28, 556.94 and 140.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.28, 556.94 and 140.12 is: 210.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.28 : 556.94 = 140.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.28/556.94 = 140.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.28x = 556.94 × 140.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.28x = 78,038.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,038.43/371.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.19

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