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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.90, 555.19 and 187.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.90, 555.19 and 187.42 is: 281.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.90 : 555.19 = 187.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.90/555.19 = 187.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.90x = 555.19 × 187.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.90x = 104,051.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,051.85/369.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.30

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