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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.15, 554.06 and 186.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.15, 554.06 and 186.67 is: 280.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.15 : 554.06 = 186.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.15/554.06 = 186.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.15x = 554.06 × 186.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.15x = 103,426.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,426.38/369.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.18

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