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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.79, 554.18 and 186.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.79, 554.18 and 186.73 is: 279.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.79 : 554.18 = 186.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.79/554.18 = 186.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.79x = 554.18 × 186.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.79x = 103,479.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,479.71/369.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.84

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