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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.64, 550.98 and 184.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.64, 550.98 and 184.58 is: 276.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.64 : 550.98 = 184.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.64/550.98 = 184.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.64x = 550.98 × 184.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.64x = 101,699.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,699.89/367.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.63

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