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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.89, 554.99 and 187.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.89, 554.99 and 187.41 is: 281.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.89 : 554.99 = 187.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.89/554.99 = 187.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.89x = 554.99 × 187.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.89x = 104,009.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,009.06/369.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.19

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