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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.34, 555.41 and 139.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.34, 555.41 and 139.29 is: 208.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.34 : 555.41 = 139.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.34/555.41 = 139.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.34x = 555.41 × 139.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.34x = 77,362.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,362.36/370.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.90

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