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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.20, 550.35 and 184.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.20, 550.35 and 184.32 is: 276.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.20 : 550.35 = 184.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.20/550.35 = 184.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.20x = 550.35 × 184.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.20x = 101,440.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,440.51/367.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.25

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