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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.41, 555.57 and 187.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.41, 555.57 and 187.94 is: 281.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.41 : 555.57 = 187.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.41/555.57 = 187.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.41x = 555.57 × 187.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.41x = 104,411.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,411.05/370.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.88

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