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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.03, 552.06 and 185.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.03, 552.06 and 185.38 is: 278.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.03 : 552.06 = 185.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.03/552.06 = 185.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.03x = 552.06 × 185.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.03x = 102,340.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,340.88/368.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.08

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