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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.99, 553.70 and 138.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.99, 553.70 and 138.04 is: 207.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.99 : 553.70 = 138.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.99/553.70 = 138.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.99x = 553.70 × 138.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.99x = 76,432.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,432.75/368.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.14

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