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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.34, 551.64 and 185.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.34, 551.64 and 185.16 is: 277.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.34 : 551.64 = 185.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.34/551.64 = 185.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.34x = 551.64 × 185.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.34x = 102,141.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,141.66/368.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.30

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