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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.91, 551.66 and 185.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.91, 551.66 and 185.06 is: 277.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.91 : 551.66 = 185.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.91/551.66 = 185.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.91x = 551.66 × 185.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.91x = 102,086.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,086.52/367.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.48

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