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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.70, 559.21 and 187.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.70, 559.21 and 187.51 is: 281.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.70 : 559.21 = 187.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.70/559.21 = 187.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.70x = 559.21 × 187.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.70x = 104,854.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,854.90/372.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.34

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