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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.90, 551.35 and 184.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.90, 551.35 and 184.89 is: 277.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.90 : 551.35 = 184.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.90/551.35 = 184.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.90x = 551.35 × 184.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.90x = 101,939.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,939.10/367.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.08

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