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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.74, 555.76 and 139.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.74, 555.76 and 139.49 is: 209.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.74 : 555.76 = 139.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.74/555.76 = 139.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.74x = 555.76 × 139.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.74x = 77,522.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,522.44/370.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.10

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