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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.14, 551.71 and 185.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.14, 551.71 and 185.66 is: 278.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.14 : 551.71 = 185.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.14/551.71 = 185.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.14x = 551.71 × 185.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.14x = 102,427.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,427.26/368.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.23

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