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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.18, 559.71 and 138.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.18, 559.71 and 138.87 is: 208.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.18 : 559.71 = 138.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.18/559.71 = 138.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.18x = 559.71 × 138.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.18x = 77,726.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,726.93/373.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.28

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