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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.65, 552.51 and 186.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.65, 552.51 and 186.09 is: 278.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.65 : 552.51 = 186.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.65/552.51 = 186.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.65x = 552.51 × 186.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.65x = 102,818.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,818.15/368.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.91

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