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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.63, 553.95 and 187.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.63, 553.95 and 187.16 is: 280.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.63 : 553.95 = 187.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.63/553.95 = 187.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.63x = 553.95 × 187.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.63x = 103,677.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,677.28/369.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.49

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