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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.66, 560.50 and 139.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.66, 560.50 and 139.46 is: 209.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.66 : 560.50 = 139.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.66/560.50 = 139.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.66x = 560.50 × 139.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.66x = 78,164.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,164.18/373.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.19

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