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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.93, 552.06 and 185.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.93, 552.06 and 185.34 is: 278.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.93 : 552.06 = 185.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.93/552.06 = 185.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.93x = 552.06 × 185.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.93x = 102,318.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,318.80/367.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.09

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