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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.81, 555.21 and 187.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.81, 555.21 and 187.56 is: 281.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.81 : 555.21 = 187.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.81/555.21 = 187.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.81x = 555.21 × 187.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.81x = 104,135.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,135.19/369.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.59

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