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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.24, 551.68 and 185.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.24, 551.68 and 185.20 is: 277.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.24 : 551.68 = 185.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.24/551.68 = 185.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.24x = 551.68 × 185.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.24x = 102,168.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,168.38/368.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.45

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