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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.80, 557.39 and 140.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.80, 557.39 and 140.55 is: 210.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.80 : 557.39 = 140.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.80/557.39 = 140.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.80x = 557.39 × 140.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.80x = 78,341.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,341.77/371.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.71

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