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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.35, 557.03 and 140.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.35, 557.03 and 140.34 is: 210.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.35 : 557.03 = 140.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.35/557.03 = 140.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.35x = 557.03 × 140.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.35x = 78,173.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,173.59/371.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.51

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