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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.63, 557.28 and 140.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.63, 557.28 and 140.48 is: 210.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.63 : 557.28 = 140.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.63/557.28 = 140.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.63x = 557.28 × 140.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.63x = 78,283.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,283.91/371.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.65

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