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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.26, 554.58 and 187.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.26, 554.58 and 187.26 is: 280.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.26 : 554.58 = 187.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.26/554.58 = 187.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.26x = 554.58 × 187.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.26x = 103,850.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,850.65/370.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.48

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