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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.36, 550.25 and 181.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.36, 550.25 and 181.97 is: 272.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.36 : 550.25 = 181.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.36/550.25 = 181.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.36x = 550.25 × 181.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.36x = 100,128.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,128.08/367.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.56

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