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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.75, 556.14 and 139.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.75, 556.14 and 139.62 is: 209.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.75 : 556.14 = 139.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.75/556.14 = 139.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.75x = 556.14 × 139.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.75x = 77,644.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,644.79/370.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.43

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