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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.54, 561.38 and 186.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.54, 561.38 and 186.83 is: 280.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.54 : 561.38 = 186.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.54/561.38 = 186.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.54x = 561.38 × 186.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.54x = 104,880.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,880.29/374.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.02

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