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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.77, 553.83 and 186.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.77, 553.83 and 186.84 is: 279.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.77 : 553.83 = 186.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.77/553.83 = 186.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.77x = 553.83 × 186.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.77x = 103,477.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,477.60/369.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.85

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