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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.07, 552.23 and 185.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.07, 552.23 and 185.42 is: 278.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.07 : 552.23 = 185.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.07/552.23 = 185.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.07x = 552.23 × 185.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.07x = 102,393.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,393.57/368.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.19

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