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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.08, 555.12 and 141.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.08, 555.12 and 141.92 is: 212.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.08 : 555.12 = 141.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.08/555.12 = 141.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.08x = 555.12 × 141.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.08x = 78,782.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,782.63/370.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.88

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