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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.68, 552.15 and 185.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.68, 552.15 and 185.63 is: 278.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.68 : 552.15 = 185.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.68/552.15 = 185.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.68x = 552.15 × 185.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.68x = 102,492.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,492.84/368.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.00

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