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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.04, 551.16 and 185.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.04, 551.16 and 185.18 is: 277.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.04 : 551.16 = 185.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.04/551.16 = 185.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.04x = 551.16 × 185.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.04x = 102,063.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,063.81/368.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.32

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