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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.97, 555.18 and 187.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.97, 555.18 and 187.26 is: 281.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.97 : 555.18 = 187.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.97/555.18 = 187.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.97x = 555.18 × 187.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.97x = 103,963.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,963.87/369.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.01

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