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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.96, 555.16 and 187.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.96, 555.16 and 187.32 is: 281.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.96 : 555.16 = 187.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.96/555.16 = 187.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.96x = 555.16 × 187.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.96x = 103,992.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,992.57/369.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.09

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