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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.06, 552.56 and 186.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.06, 552.56 and 186.07 is: 278.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.06 : 552.56 = 186.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.06/552.56 = 186.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.06x = 552.56 × 186.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.06x = 102,812.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,812.41/369.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.58

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