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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.76, 551.36 and 185.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.76, 551.36 and 185.28 is: 277.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.76 : 551.36 = 185.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.76/551.36 = 185.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.76x = 551.36 × 185.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.76x = 102,155.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,155.98/367.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.78

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