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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.67, 550.82 and 184.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.67, 550.82 and 184.85 is: 276.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.67 : 550.82 = 184.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.67/550.82 = 184.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.67x = 550.82 × 184.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.67x = 101,815.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,815.40/367.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.92

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