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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.52, 550.94 and 184.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.52, 550.94 and 184.77 is: 276.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.52 : 550.94 = 184.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.52/550.94 = 184.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.52x = 550.94 × 184.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.52x = 101,796.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,796.26/367.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.99

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