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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.06, 555.07 and 138.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.06, 555.07 and 138.86 is: 208.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.06 : 555.07 = 138.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.06/555.07 = 138.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.06x = 555.07 × 138.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.06x = 77,077.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,077.02/370.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.28

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