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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.60, 554.44 and 138.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.60, 554.44 and 138.66 is: 208.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.60 : 554.44 = 138.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.60/554.44 = 138.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.60x = 554.44 × 138.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.60x = 76,878.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,878.43/369.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.00

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