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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.85, 553.85 and 187.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.85, 553.85 and 187.33 is: 280.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.85 : 553.85 = 187.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.85/553.85 = 187.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.85x = 553.85 × 187.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.85x = 103,749.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,749.95/369.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.52

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