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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.03, 555.06 and 138.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.03, 555.06 and 138.98 is: 208.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.03 : 555.06 = 138.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.03/555.06 = 138.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.03x = 555.06 × 138.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.03x = 77,142.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,142.24/370.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.48

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