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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.53, 554.01 and 187.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.53, 554.01 and 187.05 is: 280.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.53 : 554.01 = 187.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.53/554.01 = 187.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.53x = 554.01 × 187.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.53x = 103,627.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,627.57/369.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.43

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