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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.61, 555.90 and 139.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.61, 555.90 and 139.48 is: 209.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.61 : 555.90 = 139.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.61/555.90 = 139.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.61x = 555.90 × 139.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.61x = 77,536.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,536.93/370.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.21

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