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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.89, 555.66 and 187.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.89, 555.66 and 187.83 is: 281.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.89 : 555.66 = 187.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.89/555.66 = 187.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.89x = 555.66 × 187.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.89x = 104,369.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,369.62/370.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.40

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