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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.60, 557.09 and 140.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.60, 557.09 and 140.36 is: 210.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.60 : 557.09 = 140.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.60/557.09 = 140.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.60x = 557.09 × 140.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.60x = 78,193.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,193.15/371.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.42

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