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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.94, 557.79 and 140.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.94, 557.79 and 140.86 is: 211.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.94 : 557.79 = 140.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.94/557.79 = 140.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.94x = 557.79 × 140.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.94x = 78,572.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,572.04/371.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.25

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