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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.39, 553.89 and 186.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.39, 553.89 and 186.60 is: 279.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.39 : 553.89 = 186.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.39/553.89 = 186.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.39x = 553.89 × 186.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.39x = 103,355.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,355.87/369.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.80

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