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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.68, 552.70 and 185.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.68, 552.70 and 185.92 is: 278.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.68 : 552.70 = 185.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.68/552.70 = 185.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.68x = 552.70 × 185.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.68x = 102,757.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,757.98/368.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.72

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