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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.52, 553.14 and 186

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.52, 553.14 and 186 is: 279.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.52 : 553.14 = 186 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.52/553.14 = 186/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.52x = 553.14 × 186
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.52x = 102,884.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,884.04/368.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.18

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