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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.14, 551.73 and 185.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.14, 551.73 and 185.08 is: 277.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.14 : 551.73 = 185.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.14/551.73 = 185.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.14x = 551.73 × 185.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.14x = 102,114.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,114.19/368.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.38

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