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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.05, 555.12 and 139.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.05, 555.12 and 139.05 is: 208.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.05 : 555.12 = 139.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.05/555.12 = 139.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.05x = 555.12 × 139.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.05x = 77,189.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,189.44/370.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.59

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