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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.04, 553.83 and 186.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.04, 553.83 and 186.25 is: 279.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.04 : 553.83 = 186.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.04/553.83 = 186.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.04x = 553.83 × 186.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.04x = 103,150.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,150.84/369.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.51

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