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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.32, 551.09 and 184.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.32, 551.09 and 184.87 is: 277.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.32 : 551.09 = 184.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.32/551.09 = 184.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.32x = 551.09 × 184.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.32x = 101,880.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,880.01/367.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.36

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