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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.04, 552.66 and 186.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.04, 552.66 and 186.18 is: 278.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.04 : 552.66 = 186.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.04/552.66 = 186.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.04x = 552.66 × 186.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.04x = 102,894.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,894.24/369.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.82

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