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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.65, 557.53 and 140.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.65, 557.53 and 140.55 is: 210.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.65 : 557.53 = 140.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.65/557.53 = 140.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.65x = 557.53 × 140.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.65x = 78,360.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,360.49/371.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.85

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