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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.86, 561.07 and 139.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.86, 561.07 and 139.81 is: 209.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.86 : 561.07 = 139.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.86/561.07 = 139.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.86x = 561.07 × 139.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.86x = 78,442.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,442.63/373.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.82

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