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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.70, 557.53 and 140.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.70, 557.53 and 140.57 is: 210.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.70 : 557.53 = 140.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.70/557.53 = 140.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.70x = 557.53 × 140.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.70x = 78,371.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,371.99/371.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.85

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