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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.28, 552.29 and 185.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.28, 552.29 and 185.56 is: 278.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.28 : 552.29 = 185.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.28/552.29 = 185.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.28x = 552.29 × 185.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.28x = 102,480.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,480.62/368.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.27

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