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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.83, 552.07 and 185.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.83, 552.07 and 185.32 is: 278.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.83 : 552.07 = 185.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.83/552.07 = 185.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.83x = 552.07 × 185.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.83x = 102,309.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,309.61/367.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.14

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