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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.16, 557.88 and 140.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.16, 557.88 and 140.88 is: 211.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.16 : 557.88 = 140.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.16/557.88 = 140.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.16x = 557.88 × 140.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.16x = 78,594.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,594.13/372.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.18

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