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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.03, 550.56 and 184.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.03, 550.56 and 184.38 is: 276.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.03 : 550.56 = 184.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.03/550.56 = 184.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.03x = 550.56 × 184.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.03x = 101,510.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,510.88/367.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.57

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