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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.32, 557.07 and 140.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.32, 557.07 and 140.22 is: 210.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.32 : 557.07 = 140.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.32/557.07 = 140.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.32x = 557.07 × 140.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.32x = 78,112.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,112.36/371.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.36

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