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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.83, 556.25 and 139.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.83, 556.25 and 139.89 is: 209.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.83 : 556.25 = 139.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.83/556.25 = 139.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.83x = 556.25 × 139.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.83x = 77,813.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,813.11/370.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.84

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