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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.37, 557.25 and 140.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.37, 557.25 and 140.42 is: 210.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.37 : 557.25 = 140.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.37/557.25 = 140.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.37x = 557.25 × 140.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.37x = 78,249.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,249.05/371.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.70

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