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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.10, 555.60 and 187.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.10, 555.60 and 187.40 is: 281.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.10 : 555.60 = 187.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.10/555.60 = 187.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.10x = 555.60 × 187.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.10x = 104,119.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,119.44/370.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.33

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