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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.04, 552.81 and 186.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.04, 552.81 and 186.19 is: 278.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.04 : 552.81 = 186.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.04/552.81 = 186.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.04x = 552.81 × 186.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.04x = 102,927.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,927.69/369.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.91

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