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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.18, 555.78 and 187.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.18, 555.78 and 187.70 is: 281.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.18 : 555.78 = 187.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.18/555.78 = 187.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.18x = 555.78 × 187.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.18x = 104,321.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,321.76/370.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.81

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