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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.69, 557.36 and 140.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.69, 557.36 and 140.50 is: 210.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.69 : 557.36 = 140.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.69/557.36 = 140.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.69x = 557.36 × 140.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.69x = 78,309.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,309.08/371.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.68

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