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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.98, 556.02 and 139.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.98, 556.02 and 139.68 is: 209.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.98 : 556.02 = 139.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.98/556.02 = 139.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.98x = 556.02 × 139.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.98x = 77,664.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,664.87/370.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.35

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