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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.29, 551.69 and 185.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.29, 551.69 and 185.43 is: 277.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.29 : 551.69 = 185.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.29/551.69 = 185.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.29x = 551.69 × 185.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.29x = 102,299.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,299.88/368.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.77

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