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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.34, 556.90 and 140.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.34, 556.90 and 140.08 is: 210.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.34 : 556.90 = 140.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.34/556.90 = 140.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.34x = 556.90 × 140.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.34x = 78,010.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,010.55/371.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.08

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