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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.75, 556.90 and 208.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.75, 556.90 and 208.94 is: 313.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.75 : 556.90 = 208.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.75/556.90 = 208.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.75x = 556.90 × 208.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.75x = 116,355.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,355.90/371.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.00

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