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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.91, 557.82 and 137.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.91, 557.82 and 137.63 is: 206.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.91 : 557.82 = 137.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.91/557.82 = 137.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.91x = 557.82 × 137.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.91x = 76,772.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,772.77/371.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.43

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