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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.31, 554.63 and 187.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.31, 554.63 and 187.29 is: 280.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.31 : 554.63 = 187.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.31/554.63 = 187.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.31x = 554.63 × 187.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.31x = 103,875.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,875.72/370.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.51

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