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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.64, 554.68 and 187.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.64, 554.68 and 187.20 is: 280.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.64 : 554.68 = 187.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.64/554.68 = 187.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.64x = 554.68 × 187.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.64x = 103,836.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,836.10/369.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.91

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