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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.18, 550.83 and 184.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.18, 550.83 and 184.52 is: 276.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.18 : 550.83 = 184.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.18/550.83 = 184.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.18x = 550.83 × 184.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.18x = 101,639.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,639.15/367.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.81

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