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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.40, 552.57 and 185.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.40, 552.57 and 185.92 is: 278.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.40 : 552.57 = 185.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.40/552.57 = 185.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.40x = 552.57 × 185.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.40x = 102,733.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,733.81/368.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.86

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