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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.17, 554.72 and 187.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.17, 554.72 and 187.31 is: 280.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.17 : 554.72 = 187.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.17/554.72 = 187.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.17x = 554.72 × 187.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.17x = 103,905.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,905.05/370.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.70

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