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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.04, 555.12 and 138.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.04, 555.12 and 138.98 is: 208.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.04 : 555.12 = 138.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.04/555.12 = 138.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.04x = 555.12 × 138.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.04x = 77,150.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,150.58/370.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.49

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