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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.42, 554.21 and 186.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.42, 554.21 and 186.74 is: 280.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.42 : 554.21 = 186.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.42/554.21 = 186.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.42x = 554.21 × 186.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.42x = 103,493.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,493.18/369.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.15

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