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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.94, 555.37 and 187.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.94, 555.37 and 187.94 is: 281.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.94 : 555.37 = 187.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.94/555.37 = 187.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.94x = 555.37 × 187.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.94x = 104,372.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,372.99/370.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.38

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