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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.26, 552.42 and 185.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.26, 552.42 and 185.65 is: 278.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.26 : 552.42 = 185.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.26/552.42 = 185.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.26x = 552.42 × 185.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.26x = 102,556.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,556.77/368.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.49

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