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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.47, 550.94 and 184.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.47, 550.94 and 184.82 is: 277.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.47 : 550.94 = 184.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.47/550.94 = 184.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.47x = 550.94 × 184.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.47x = 101,821.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,821.05/367.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.09

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