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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.62, 556.13 and 139.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.62, 556.13 and 139.67 is: 209.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.62 : 556.13 = 139.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.62/556.13 = 139.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.62x = 556.13 × 139.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.62x = 77,674.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,674.68/370.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.58

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