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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.33, 550.14 and 184.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.33, 550.14 and 184.15 is: 275.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.33 : 550.14 = 184.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.33/550.14 = 184.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.33x = 550.14 × 184.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.33x = 101,308.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,308.28/367.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.80

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