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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.24, 553.88 and 138.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.24, 553.88 and 138.12 is: 207.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.24 : 553.88 = 138.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.24/553.88 = 138.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.24x = 553.88 × 138.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.24x = 76,501.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,501.91/369.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.19

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