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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.98, 555.81 and 187.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.98, 555.81 and 187.95 is: 281.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.98 : 555.81 = 187.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.98/555.81 = 187.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.98x = 555.81 × 187.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.98x = 104,464.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,464.49/370.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.59

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