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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.09, 549.96 and 184.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.09, 549.96 and 184.45 is: 276.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.09 : 549.96 = 184.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.09/549.96 = 184.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.09x = 549.96 × 184.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.09x = 101,440.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,440.12/367.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.34

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