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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.65, 551.61 and 184.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.65, 551.61 and 184.86 is: 277.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.65 : 551.61 = 184.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.65/551.61 = 184.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.65x = 551.61 × 184.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.65x = 101,970.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,970.62/367.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.36

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