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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.32, 557.04 and 140.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.32, 557.04 and 140.27 is: 210.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.32 : 557.04 = 140.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.32/557.04 = 140.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.32x = 557.04 × 140.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.32x = 78,137.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,137.74/371.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.44

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