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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.33, 552.61 and 185.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.33, 552.61 and 185.67 is: 278.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.33 : 552.61 = 185.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.33/552.61 = 185.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.33x = 552.61 × 185.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.33x = 102,602.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,602.63/368.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.57

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