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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.38, 557.12 and 140.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.38, 557.12 and 140.35 is: 210.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.38 : 557.12 = 140.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.38/557.12 = 140.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.38x = 557.12 × 140.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.38x = 78,192.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,192.31/371.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.55

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