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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.96, 555.29 and 187.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.96, 555.29 and 187.50 is: 281.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.96 : 555.29 = 187.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.96/555.29 = 187.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.96x = 555.29 × 187.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.96x = 104,116.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,116.88/369.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.43

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