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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.16, 556.36 and 139.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.16, 556.36 and 139.84 is: 209.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.16 : 556.36 = 139.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.16/556.36 = 139.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.16x = 556.36 × 139.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.16x = 77,801.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,801.38/371.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.62

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