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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.14, 555.36 and 187.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.14, 555.36 and 187.58 is: 281.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.14 : 555.36 = 187.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.14/555.36 = 187.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.14x = 555.36 × 187.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.14x = 104,174.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,174.43/370.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.45

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