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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.08, 553.97 and 186.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.08, 553.97 and 186.61 is: 280.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.08 : 553.97 = 186.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.08/553.97 = 186.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.08x = 553.97 × 186.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.08x = 103,374.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,374.49/369.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.08

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