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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.40, 556.97 and 140.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.40, 556.97 and 140.25 is: 210.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.40 : 556.97 = 140.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.40/556.97 = 140.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.40x = 556.97 × 140.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.40x = 78,114.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,114.34/371.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.32

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