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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.66, 557.53 and 140.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.66, 557.53 and 140.58 is: 210.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.66 : 557.53 = 140.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.66/557.53 = 140.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.66x = 557.53 × 140.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.66x = 78,377.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,377.22/371.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.89

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