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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.67, 556.09 and 139.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.67, 556.09 and 139.55 is: 209.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.67 : 556.09 = 139.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.67/556.09 = 139.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.67x = 556.09 × 139.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.67x = 77,603.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,603.40/370.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.36

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