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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.08, 552.33 and 185.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.08, 552.33 and 185.49 is: 278.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.08 : 552.33 = 185.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.08/552.33 = 185.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.08x = 552.33 × 185.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.08x = 102,451.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,451.69/368.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.34

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