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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.20, 551.04 and 184.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.20, 551.04 and 184.80 is: 277.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.20 : 551.04 = 184.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.20/551.04 = 184.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.20x = 551.04 × 184.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.20x = 101,832.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,832.19/367.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.32

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