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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.70, 555.65 and 139.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.70, 555.65 and 139.44 is: 209.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.70 : 555.65 = 139.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.70/555.65 = 139.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.70x = 555.65 × 139.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.70x = 77,479.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,479.14/370.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.01

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