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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.08, 555.21 and 187.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.08, 555.21 and 187.02 is: 280.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.08 : 555.21 = 187.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.08/555.21 = 187.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.08x = 555.21 × 187.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.08x = 103,835.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,835.37/370.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.58

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