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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.65, 555.99 and 139.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.65, 555.99 and 139.41 is: 209.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.65 : 555.99 = 139.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.65/555.99 = 139.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.65x = 555.99 × 139.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.65x = 77,510.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,510.57/370.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.12

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