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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.72, 557.50 and 140.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.72, 557.50 and 140.64 is: 210.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.72 : 557.50 = 140.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.72/557.50 = 140.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.72x = 557.50 × 140.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.72x = 78,403.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,403.31/371.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.92

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