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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.31, 555.09 and 187.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.31, 555.09 and 187.49 is: 281.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.31 : 555.09 = 187.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.31/555.09 = 187.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.31x = 555.09 × 187.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.31x = 104,071.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,071.05/370.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.04

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