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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.99, 554.45 and 187.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.99, 554.45 and 187.13 is: 280.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.99 : 554.45 = 187.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.99/554.45 = 187.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.99x = 554.45 × 187.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.99x = 103,754.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,754.68/369.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.43

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