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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.65, 553.09 and 185.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.65, 553.09 and 185.89 is: 278.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.65 : 553.09 = 185.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.65/553.09 = 185.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.65x = 553.09 × 185.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.65x = 102,813.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,813.90/368.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.90

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