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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.49, 554.25 and 186.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.49, 554.25 and 186.94 is: 280.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.49 : 554.25 = 186.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.49/554.25 = 186.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.49x = 554.25 × 186.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.49x = 103,611.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,611.50/369.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.42

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