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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.23, 552.06 and 185.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.23, 552.06 and 185.53 is: 278.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.23 : 552.06 = 185.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.23/552.06 = 185.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.23x = 552.06 × 185.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.23x = 102,423.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,423.69/368.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.15

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