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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.53, 552.79 and 185.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.53, 552.79 and 185.67 is: 278.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.53 : 552.79 = 185.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.53/552.79 = 185.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.53x = 552.79 × 185.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.53x = 102,636.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,636.75/368.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.51

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