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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.21, 556.69 and 206.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.21, 556.69 and 206.93 is: 310.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.21 : 556.69 = 206.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.21/556.69 = 206.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.21x = 556.69 × 206.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.21x = 115,195.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,195.86/371.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.33

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