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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.93, 556.23 and 139.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.93, 556.23 and 139.66 is: 209.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.93 : 556.23 = 139.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.93/556.23 = 139.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.93x = 556.23 × 139.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.93x = 77,682.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,682.21/370.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.43

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