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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.46, 554.54 and 187.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.46, 554.54 and 187.01 is: 280.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.46 : 554.54 = 187.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.46/554.54 = 187.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.46x = 554.54 × 187.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.46x = 103,700.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,700.82/369.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.69

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