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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.21, 555.29 and 92.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.21, 555.29 and 92.57 is: 138.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.21 : 555.29 = 92.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.21/555.29 = 92.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.21x = 555.29 × 92.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.21x = 51,402.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,402.26/370.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.84

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