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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.52, 550.53 and 184.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.52, 550.53 and 184.32 is: 276.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.52 : 550.53 = 184.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.52/550.53 = 184.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.52x = 550.53 × 184.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.52x = 101,473.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,473.69/367.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.11

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