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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.71, 556.08 and 187.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.71, 556.08 and 187.86 is: 281.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.71 : 556.08 = 187.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.71/556.08 = 187.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.71x = 556.08 × 187.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.71x = 104,465.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,465.19/370.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.80

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