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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.55, 556.02 and 187.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.55, 556.02 and 187.93 is: 281.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.55 : 556.02 = 187.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.55/556.02 = 187.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.55x = 556.02 × 187.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.55x = 104,491.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,491.45/370.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.99

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