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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.54, 553.97 and 138.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.54, 553.97 and 138.29 is: 207.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.54 : 553.97 = 138.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.54/553.97 = 138.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.54x = 553.97 × 138.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.54x = 76,605.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,605.05/369.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.30

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