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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367, 550.74 and 139

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367, 550.74 and 139 is: 208.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367 : 550.74 = 139 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367/550.74 = 139/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367x = 550.74 × 139
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367x = 76,552.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,552.86/367
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.59

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