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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.44, 557.23 and 140.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.44, 557.23 and 140.40 is: 210.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.44 : 557.23 = 140.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.44/557.23 = 140.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.44x = 557.23 × 140.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.44x = 78,235.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,235.27/371.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.63

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