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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.81, 551.44 and 185.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.81, 551.44 and 185.07 is: 277.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.81 : 551.44 = 185.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.81/551.44 = 185.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.81x = 551.44 × 185.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.81x = 102,055.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,055.00/367.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.47

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