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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.14, 555.27 and 139.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.14, 555.27 and 139.06 is: 208.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.14 : 555.27 = 139.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.14/555.27 = 139.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.14x = 555.27 × 139.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.14x = 77,215.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,215.85/370.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.61

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