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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.13, 552.35 and 185.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.13, 552.35 and 185.58 is: 278.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.13 : 552.35 = 185.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.13/552.35 = 185.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.13x = 552.35 × 185.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.13x = 102,505.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,505.11/368.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.45

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