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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.76, 555.72 and 187.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.76, 555.72 and 187.89 is: 281.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.76 : 555.72 = 187.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.76/555.72 = 187.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.76x = 555.72 × 187.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.76x = 104,414.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,414.23/370.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.63

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