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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.40, 556.70 and 140.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.40, 556.70 and 140.20 is: 210.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.40 : 556.70 = 140.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.40/556.70 = 140.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.40x = 556.70 × 140.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.40x = 78,049.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,049.34/371.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.15

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