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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.11, 552.27 and 185.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.11, 552.27 and 185.50 is: 278.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.11 : 552.27 = 185.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.11/552.27 = 185.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.11x = 552.27 × 185.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.11x = 102,446.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,446.09/368.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.30

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