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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.69, 556.28 and 139.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.69, 556.28 and 139.76 is: 209.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.69 : 556.28 = 139.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.69/556.28 = 139.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.69x = 556.28 × 139.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.69x = 77,745.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,745.69/370.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.73

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