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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.88, 556.37 and 139.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.88, 556.37 and 139.73 is: 209.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.88 : 556.37 = 139.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.88/556.37 = 139.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.88x = 556.37 × 139.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.88x = 77,740.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,740.88/370.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.61

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