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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.95, 556.69 and 139.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.95, 556.69 and 139.89 is: 209.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.95 : 556.69 = 139.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.95/556.69 = 139.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.95x = 556.69 × 139.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.95x = 77,875.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,875.36/370.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.93

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