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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.36, 555.34 and 187.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.36, 555.34 and 187.91 is: 281.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.36 : 555.34 = 187.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.36/555.34 = 187.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.36x = 555.34 × 187.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.36x = 104,353.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,353.94/370.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.76

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