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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.88, 551.69 and 185.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.88, 551.69 and 185.15 is: 277.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.88 : 551.69 = 185.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.88/551.69 = 185.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.88x = 551.69 × 185.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.88x = 102,145.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,145.40/367.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.66

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