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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.36, 554.04 and 186.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.36, 554.04 and 186.71 is: 280.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.36 : 554.04 = 186.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.36/554.04 = 186.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.36x = 554.04 × 186.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.36x = 103,442.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,442.04/369.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.06

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