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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.16, 554.82 and 187.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.16, 554.82 and 187.14 is: 280.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.16 : 554.82 = 187.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.16/554.82 = 187.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.16x = 554.82 × 187.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.16x = 103,829.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,829.01/370.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.50

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