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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.34, 550.91 and 184.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.34, 550.91 and 184.66 is: 276.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.34 : 550.91 = 184.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.34/550.91 = 184.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.34x = 550.91 × 184.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.34x = 101,730.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,730.12/367.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.94

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