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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.12, 555.44 and 187.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.12, 555.44 and 187.36 is: 281.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.12 : 555.44 = 187.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.12/555.44 = 187.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.12x = 555.44 × 187.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.12x = 104,067.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,067.24/370.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.17

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