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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.08, 555.20 and 139.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.08, 555.20 and 139.04 is: 208.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.08 : 555.20 = 139.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.08/555.20 = 139.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.08x = 555.20 × 139.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.08x = 77,195.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,195.01/370.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.59

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