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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.54, 553.08 and 185.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.54, 553.08 and 185.75 is: 278.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.54 : 553.08 = 185.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.54/553.08 = 185.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.54x = 553.08 × 185.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.54x = 102,734.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,734.61/368.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.76

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