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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.56, 553.84 and 186.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.56, 553.84 and 186.71 is: 279.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.56 : 553.84 = 186.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.56/553.84 = 186.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.56x = 553.84 × 186.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.56x = 103,404.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,404.23/369.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.80

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