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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.26, 550.70 and 184.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.26, 550.70 and 184.56 is: 276.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.26 : 550.70 = 184.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.26/550.70 = 184.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.26x = 550.70 × 184.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.26x = 101,637.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,637.19/367.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.74

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