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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.01, 551.49 and 185.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.01, 551.49 and 185.14 is: 277.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.01 : 551.49 = 185.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.01/551.49 = 185.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.01x = 551.49 × 185.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.01x = 102,102.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,102.86/368.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.45

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