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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.27, 550.15 and 184.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.27, 550.15 and 184.07 is: 275.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.27 : 550.15 = 184.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.27/550.15 = 184.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.27x = 550.15 × 184.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.27x = 101,266.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,266.11/367.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.73

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