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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.97, 554.88 and 138.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.97, 554.88 and 138.85 is: 208.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.97 : 554.88 = 138.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.97/554.88 = 138.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.97x = 554.88 × 138.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.97x = 77,047.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,047.81/369.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.25

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