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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.51, 555.53 and 139.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.51, 555.53 and 139.39 is: 208.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.51 : 555.53 = 139.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.51/555.53 = 139.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.51x = 555.53 × 139.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.51x = 77,433.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,433.24/370.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.99

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