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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.08, 550.54 and 184.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.08, 550.54 and 184.36 is: 276.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.08 : 550.54 = 184.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.08/550.54 = 184.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.08x = 550.54 × 184.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.08x = 101,497.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,497.55/367.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.50

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