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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.78, 554.40 and 187.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.78, 554.40 and 187.02 is: 280.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.78 : 554.40 = 187.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.78/554.40 = 187.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.78x = 554.40 × 187.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.78x = 103,683.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,683.89/369.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.39

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