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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.70, 554.85 and 187.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.70, 554.85 and 187.25 is: 281.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.70 : 554.85 = 187.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.70/554.85 = 187.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.70x = 554.85 × 187.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.70x = 103,892.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,892.89/369.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.02

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