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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.17, 558.09 and 140.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.17, 558.09 and 140.97 is: 211.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.17 : 558.09 = 140.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.17/558.09 = 140.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.17x = 558.09 × 140.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.17x = 78,673.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,673.95/372.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.40

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