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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.23, 555.06 and 187.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.23, 555.06 and 187.53 is: 281.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.23 : 555.06 = 187.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.23/555.06 = 187.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.23x = 555.06 × 187.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.23x = 104,090.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,090.40/370.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.15

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