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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.32, 555.57 and 139.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.32, 555.57 and 139.23 is: 208.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.32 : 555.57 = 139.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.32/555.57 = 139.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.32x = 555.57 × 139.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.32x = 77,351.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,351.31/370.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.88

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