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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.74, 557.80 and 186.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.74, 557.80 and 186.67 is: 280.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.74 : 557.80 = 186.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.74/557.80 = 186.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.74x = 557.80 × 186.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.74x = 104,122.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,122.67/371.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.10

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