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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.27, 555.28 and 139.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.27, 555.28 and 139.01 is: 208.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.27 : 555.28 = 139.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.27/555.28 = 139.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.27x = 555.28 × 139.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.27x = 77,188.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,188.78/370.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.47

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