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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.81, 555.18 and 187.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.81, 555.18 and 187.81 is: 281.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.81 : 555.18 = 187.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.81/555.18 = 187.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.81x = 555.18 × 187.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.81x = 104,268.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,268.36/370.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.19

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