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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.21, 555.17 and 138.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.21, 555.17 and 138.97 is: 208.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.21 : 555.17 = 138.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.21/555.17 = 138.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.21x = 555.17 × 138.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.21x = 77,153.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,153.52/370.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.40

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