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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.32, 554.08 and 186.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.32, 554.08 and 186.88 is: 280.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.32 : 554.08 = 186.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.32/554.08 = 186.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.32x = 554.08 × 186.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.32x = 103,546.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,546.47/369.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.37

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