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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.38, 557.04 and 140.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.38, 557.04 and 140.26 is: 210.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.38 : 557.04 = 140.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.38/557.04 = 140.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.38x = 557.04 × 140.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.38x = 78,130.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,130.43/371.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.38

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