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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.86, 556.09 and 185.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.86, 556.09 and 185.56 is: 278.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.86 : 556.09 = 185.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.86/556.09 = 185.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.86x = 556.09 × 185.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.86x = 103,184.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,184.35/370.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.23

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