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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.48, 557.24 and 140.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.48, 557.24 and 140.31 is: 210.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.48 : 557.24 = 140.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.48/557.24 = 140.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.48x = 557.24 × 140.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.48x = 78,187.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,187.73/371.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.47

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