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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.07, 554.72 and 138.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.07, 554.72 and 138.81 is: 208.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.07 : 554.72 = 138.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.07/554.72 = 138.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.07x = 554.72 × 138.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.07x = 76,999.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,999.99/370.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.07

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