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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.04, 550.18 and 184.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.04, 550.18 and 184.32 is: 276.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.04 : 550.18 = 184.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.04/550.18 = 184.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.04x = 550.18 × 184.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.04x = 101,409.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,409.18/367.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.29

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