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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.68, 550.84 and 185.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.68, 550.84 and 185.21 is: 277.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.68 : 550.84 = 185.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.68/550.84 = 185.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.68x = 550.84 × 185.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.68x = 102,017.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,017.86/367.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.46

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