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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.49, 557.31 and 140.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.49, 557.31 and 140.37 is: 210.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.49 : 557.31 = 140.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.49/557.31 = 140.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.49x = 557.31 × 140.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.49x = 78,229.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,229.60/371.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.58

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