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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.59, 553.89 and 187.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.59, 553.89 and 187.11 is: 280.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.59 : 553.89 = 187.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.59/553.89 = 187.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.59x = 553.89 × 187.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.59x = 103,638.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,638.01/369.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.42

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