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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.84, 557.68 and 140.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.84, 557.68 and 140.84 is: 211.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.84 : 557.68 = 140.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.84/557.68 = 140.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.84x = 557.68 × 140.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.84x = 78,543.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,543.65/371.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.23

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