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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.38, 550.81 and 184.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.38, 550.81 and 184.65 is: 276.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.38 : 550.81 = 184.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.38/550.81 = 184.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.38x = 550.81 × 184.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.38x = 101,707.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,707.07/367.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.84

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