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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.40, 551.07 and 184.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.40, 551.07 and 184.93 is: 277.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.40 : 551.07 = 184.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.40/551.07 = 184.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.40x = 551.07 × 184.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.40x = 101,908.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,908.00/367.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.37

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