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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.25, 556.34 and 139.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.25, 556.34 and 139.91 is: 209.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.25 : 556.34 = 139.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.25/556.34 = 139.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.25x = 556.34 × 139.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.25x = 77,834.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,834.05/371.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.65

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