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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.32, 555.45 and 139.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.32, 555.45 and 139.11 is: 208.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.32 : 555.45 = 139.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.32/555.45 = 139.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.32x = 555.45 × 139.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.32x = 77,268.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,268.65/370.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.65

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