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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.88, 554.79 and 138.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.88, 554.79 and 138.76 is: 208.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.88 : 554.79 = 138.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.88/554.79 = 138.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.88x = 554.79 × 138.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.88x = 76,982.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,982.66/369.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.13

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