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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.20, 550.86 and 184.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.20, 550.86 and 184.60 is: 276.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.20 : 550.86 = 184.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.20/550.86 = 184.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.20x = 550.86 × 184.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.20x = 101,688.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,688.76/367.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.93

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