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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.62, 556.93 and 140.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.62, 556.93 and 140.29 is: 210.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.62 : 556.93 = 140.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.62/556.93 = 140.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.62x = 556.93 × 140.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.62x = 78,131.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,131.71/371.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.25

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