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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.95, 551.97 and 185.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.95, 551.97 and 185.31 is: 277.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.95 : 551.97 = 185.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.95/551.97 = 185.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.95x = 551.97 × 185.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.95x = 102,285.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,285.56/367.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.99

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