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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.25, 557.85 and 140.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.25, 557.85 and 140.89 is: 211.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.25 : 557.85 = 140.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.25/557.85 = 140.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.25x = 557.85 × 140.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.25x = 78,595.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,595.67/372.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.14

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