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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.84, 551.90 and 185.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.84, 551.90 and 185.37 is: 278.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.84 : 551.90 = 185.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.84/551.90 = 185.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.84x = 551.90 × 185.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.84x = 102,305.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,305.70/367.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.13

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