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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.30, 554.20 and 186.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.30, 554.20 and 186.50 is: 279.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.30 : 554.20 = 186.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.30/554.20 = 186.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.30x = 554.20 × 186.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.30x = 103,358.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,358.30/369.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.88

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