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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.23, 553.86 and 138.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.23, 553.86 and 138.14 is: 207.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.23 : 553.86 = 138.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.23/553.86 = 138.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.23x = 553.86 × 138.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.23x = 76,510.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,510.22/369.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.22

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