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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369, 553.50 and 186.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369, 553.50 and 186.40 is: 279.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369 : 553.50 = 186.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369/553.50 = 186.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369x = 553.50 × 186.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369x = 103,172.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,172.40/369
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.60

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