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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.06, 555.42 and 187.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.06, 555.42 and 187.58 is: 281.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.06 : 555.42 = 187.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.06/555.42 = 187.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.06x = 555.42 × 187.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.06x = 104,182.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,182.91/370.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.53

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