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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.03, 553.89 and 186.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.03, 553.89 and 186.55 is: 280.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.03 : 553.89 = 186.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.03/553.89 = 186.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.03x = 553.89 × 186.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.03x = 103,328.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,328.63/369.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.00

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