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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.84, 554.30 and 187.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.84, 554.30 and 187.28 is: 280.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.84 : 554.30 = 187.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.84/554.30 = 187.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.84x = 554.30 × 187.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.84x = 103,809.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,809.30/369.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.69

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