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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.63, 551.29 and 185.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.63, 551.29 and 185.12 is: 277.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.63 : 551.29 = 185.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.63/551.29 = 185.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.63x = 551.29 × 185.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.63x = 102,054.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,054.80/367.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.60

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