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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.13, 550.54 and 184.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.13, 550.54 and 184.63 is: 276.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.13 : 550.54 = 184.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.13/550.54 = 184.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.13x = 550.54 × 184.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.13x = 101,642.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,642.52/367.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.86

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