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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.40, 552.75 and 185.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.40, 552.75 and 185.75 is: 278.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.40 : 552.75 = 185.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.40/552.75 = 185.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.40x = 552.75 × 185.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.40x = 102,673.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,673.31/368.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.70

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