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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.89, 557.95 and 140.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.89, 557.95 and 140.85 is: 211.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.89 : 557.95 = 140.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.89/557.95 = 140.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.89x = 557.95 × 140.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.89x = 78,589.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,589.00/371.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.32

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