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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.79, 557.30 and 140.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.79, 557.30 and 140.52 is: 210.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.79 : 557.30 = 140.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.79/557.30 = 140.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.79x = 557.30 × 140.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.79x = 78,309.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,309.01/371.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.63

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