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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.70, 551.22 and 184.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.70, 551.22 and 184.90 is: 277.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.70 : 551.22 = 184.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.70/551.22 = 184.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.70x = 551.22 × 184.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.70x = 101,920.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,920.58/367.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.18

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