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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.41, 555.53 and 139.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.41, 555.53 and 139.32 is: 208.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.41 : 555.53 = 139.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.41/555.53 = 139.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.41x = 555.53 × 139.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.41x = 77,395.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,395.74/370.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.95

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