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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.16, 554.88 and 138.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.16, 554.88 and 138.88 is: 208.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.16 : 554.88 = 138.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.16/554.88 = 138.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.16x = 554.88 × 138.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.16x = 77,061.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,061.73/370.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.18

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