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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.24, 554.20 and 186.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.24, 554.20 and 186.76 is: 280.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.24 : 554.20 = 186.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.24/554.20 = 186.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.24x = 554.20 × 186.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.24x = 103,504.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,504.71/369.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.32

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