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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.42, 551.06 and 184.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.42, 551.06 and 184.77 is: 277.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.42 : 551.06 = 184.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.42/551.06 = 184.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.42x = 551.06 × 184.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.42x = 101,819.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,819.36/367.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.12

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