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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.11, 553.95 and 186.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.11, 553.95 and 186.41 is: 279.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.11 : 553.95 = 186.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.11/553.95 = 186.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.11x = 553.95 × 186.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.11x = 103,260.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,260.09/369.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.75

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