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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.25, 550.33 and 181.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.25, 550.33 and 181.94 is: 272.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.25 : 550.33 = 181.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.25/550.33 = 181.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.25x = 550.33 × 181.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.25x = 100,123.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,123.83/367.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.63

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