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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.74, 557.25 and 140.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.74, 557.25 and 140.58 is: 210.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.74 : 557.25 = 140.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.74/557.25 = 140.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.74x = 557.25 × 140.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.74x = 78,338.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,338.21/371.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.73

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