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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.70, 554.07 and 187.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.70, 554.07 and 187.00 is: 280.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.70 : 554.07 = 187.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.70/554.07 = 187.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.70x = 554.07 × 187.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.70x = 103,610.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,610.17/369.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.25

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