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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.75, 557.68 and 140.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.75, 557.68 and 140.73 is: 211.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.75 : 557.68 = 140.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.75/557.68 = 140.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.75x = 557.68 × 140.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.75x = 78,480.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,480.39/371.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.11

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