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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.40, 555.82 and 187.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.40, 555.82 and 187.85 is: 281.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.40 : 555.82 = 187.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.40/555.82 = 187.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.40x = 555.82 × 187.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.40x = 104,411.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,411.71/370.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.89

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