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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.97, 555.88 and 187.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.97, 555.88 and 187.98 is: 281.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.97 : 555.88 = 187.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.97/555.88 = 187.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.97x = 555.88 × 187.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.97x = 104,494.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,494.32/370.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.68

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