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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.93, 551.20 and 182.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.93, 551.20 and 182.62 is: 273.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.93 : 551.20 = 182.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.93/551.20 = 182.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.93x = 551.20 × 182.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.93x = 100,660.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,660.14/367.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.59

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