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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.64, 553.31 and 186.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.64, 553.31 and 186.19 is: 279.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.64 : 553.31 = 186.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.64/553.31 = 186.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.64x = 553.31 × 186.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.64x = 103,020.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,020.79/368.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.46

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