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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.03, 552.38 and 185.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.03, 552.38 and 185.55 is: 278.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.03 : 552.38 = 185.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.03/552.38 = 185.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.03x = 552.38 × 185.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.03x = 102,494.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,494.11/368.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.49

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