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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.52, 553.42 and 186.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.52, 553.42 and 186.47 is: 279.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.52 : 553.42 = 186.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.52/553.42 = 186.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.52x = 553.42 × 186.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.52x = 103,194.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,194.72/369.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.27

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