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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.56, 554.81 and 187.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.56, 554.81 and 187.56 is: 280.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.56 : 554.81 = 187.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.56/554.81 = 187.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.56x = 554.81 × 187.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.56x = 104,059.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,059.23/370.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.82

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