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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.36, 551.22 and 184.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.36, 551.22 and 184.75 is: 277.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.36 : 551.22 = 184.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.36/551.22 = 184.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.36x = 551.22 × 184.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.36x = 101,837.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,837.90/367.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.22

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