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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372, 557.80 and 140.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372, 557.80 and 140.88 is: 211.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372 : 557.80 = 140.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372/557.80 = 140.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372x = 557.80 × 140.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372x = 78,582.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,582.86/372
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.24

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