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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.93, 555.41 and 187.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.93, 555.41 and 187.45 is: 281.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.93 : 555.41 = 187.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.93/555.41 = 187.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.93x = 555.41 × 187.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.93x = 104,111.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,111.97/369.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.44

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