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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.20, 555.21 and 187.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.20, 555.21 and 187.63 is: 281.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.20 : 555.21 = 187.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.20/555.21 = 187.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.20x = 555.21 × 187.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.20x = 104,174.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,174.05/370.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.40

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