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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.96, 552 and 185.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.96, 552 and 185.44 is: 278.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.96 : 552 = 185.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.96/552 = 185.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.96x = 552 × 185.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.96x = 102,362.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,362.88/367.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.19

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