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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.15, 551.49 and 182.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.15, 551.49 and 182.77 is: 273.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.15 : 551.49 = 182.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.15/551.49 = 182.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.15x = 551.49 × 182.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.15x = 100,795.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,795.83/368.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.79

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