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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.42, 552.56 and 185.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.42, 552.56 and 185.77 is: 278.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.42 : 552.56 = 185.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.42/552.56 = 185.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.42x = 552.56 × 185.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.42x = 102,649.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,649.07/368.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.62

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