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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.08, 556.60 and 139.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.08, 556.60 and 139.92 is: 209.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.08 : 556.60 = 139.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.08/556.60 = 139.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.08x = 556.60 × 139.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.08x = 77,879.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,879.47/371.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.87

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