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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.14, 549.87 and 184.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.14, 549.87 and 184.59 is: 276.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.14 : 549.87 = 184.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.14/549.87 = 184.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.14x = 549.87 × 184.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.14x = 101,498.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,498.44/367.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.46

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