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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.08, 550.65 and 184.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.08, 550.65 and 184.41 is: 276.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.08 : 550.65 = 184.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.08/550.65 = 184.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.08x = 550.65 × 184.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.08x = 101,545.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,545.37/367.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.63

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