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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.08, 550.54 and 184.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.08, 550.54 and 184.35 is: 276.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.08 : 550.54 = 184.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.08/550.54 = 184.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.08x = 550.54 × 184.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.08x = 101,492.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,492.05/367.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.48

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