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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.41, 553.85 and 186.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.41, 553.85 and 186.93 is: 280.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.41 : 553.85 = 186.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.41/553.85 = 186.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.41x = 553.85 × 186.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.41x = 103,531.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,531.18/369.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.26

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