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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.05, 552.59 and 186.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.05, 552.59 and 186.49 is: 279.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.05 : 552.59 = 186.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.05/552.59 = 186.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.05x = 552.59 × 186.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.05x = 103,048.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,048.81/369.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.23

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