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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.64, 555.58 and 139.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.64, 555.58 and 139.39 is: 208.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.64 : 555.58 = 139.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.64/555.58 = 139.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.64x = 555.58 × 139.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.64x = 77,441.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,441.47/370.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.94

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