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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.13, 555.14 and 135.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.13, 555.14 and 135.82 is: 203.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.13 : 555.14 = 135.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.13/555.14 = 135.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.13x = 555.14 × 135.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.13x = 75,398.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,398.78/370.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.71

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