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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.40, 560.15 and 139.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.40, 560.15 and 139.16 is: 208.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.40 : 560.15 = 139.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.40/560.15 = 139.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.40x = 560.15 × 139.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.40x = 77,946.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,946.98/373.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.75

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