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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.13, 551.41 and 184.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.13, 551.41 and 184.88 is: 277.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.13 : 551.41 = 184.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.13/551.41 = 184.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.13x = 551.41 × 184.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.13x = 101,945.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,945.60/367.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.68

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