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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.79, 554.65 and 187.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.79, 554.65 and 187.31 is: 280.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.79 : 554.65 = 187.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.79/554.65 = 187.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.79x = 554.65 × 187.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.79x = 103,892.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,892.41/369.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.95

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