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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.61, 555.65 and 139.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.61, 555.65 and 139.51 is: 209.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.61 : 555.65 = 139.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.61/555.65 = 139.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.61x = 555.65 × 139.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.61x = 77,518.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,518.73/370.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.17

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