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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.42, 555.98 and 187.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.42, 555.98 and 187.95 is: 282.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.42 : 555.98 = 187.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.42/555.98 = 187.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.42x = 555.98 × 187.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.42x = 104,493.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,493.16/370.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.09

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