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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.68, 551.86 and 185.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.68, 551.86 and 185.28 is: 278.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.68 : 551.86 = 185.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.68/551.86 = 185.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.68x = 551.86 × 185.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.68x = 102,248.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,248.62/367.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.09

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