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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.29, 550.19 and 184.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.29, 550.19 and 184.43 is: 276.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.29 : 550.19 = 184.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.29/550.19 = 184.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.29x = 550.19 × 184.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.29x = 101,473.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,473.38/367.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.28

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