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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.98, 552.37 and 185.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.98, 552.37 and 185.32 is: 278.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.98 : 552.37 = 185.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.98/552.37 = 185.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.98x = 552.37 × 185.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.98x = 102,365.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,365.21/367.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.18

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