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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.63, 552.45 and 186.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.63, 552.45 and 186.16 is: 278.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.63 : 552.45 = 186.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.63/552.45 = 186.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.63x = 552.45 × 186.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.63x = 102,841.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,841.33/368.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.98

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