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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.41, 552.25 and 185.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.41, 552.25 and 185.62 is: 278.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.41 : 552.25 = 185.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.41/552.25 = 185.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.41x = 552.25 × 185.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.41x = 102,508.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,508.65/368.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.25

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