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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.92, 557.78 and 140.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.92, 557.78 and 140.93 is: 211.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.92 : 557.78 = 140.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.92/557.78 = 140.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.92x = 557.78 × 140.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.92x = 78,608.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,608.63/371.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.36

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