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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.52, 557.11 and 140.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.52, 557.11 and 140.43 is: 210.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.52 : 557.11 = 140.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.52/557.11 = 140.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.52x = 557.11 × 140.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.52x = 78,237.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,237.22/371.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.59

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