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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.14, 553.83 and 138.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.14, 553.83 and 138.05 is: 207.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.14 : 553.83 = 138.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.14/553.83 = 138.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.14x = 553.83 × 138.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.14x = 76,458.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,458.16/369.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.12

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