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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.55, 555.84 and 187.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.55, 555.84 and 187.85 is: 281.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.55 : 555.84 = 187.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.55/555.84 = 187.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.55x = 555.84 × 187.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.55x = 104,411.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,411.76/370.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.78

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