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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.12, 553.56 and 186.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.12, 553.56 and 186.32 is: 279.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.12 : 553.56 = 186.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.12/553.56 = 186.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.12x = 553.56 × 186.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.12x = 103,139.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,139.30/369.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.42

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