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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.69, 553.01 and 185.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.69, 553.01 and 185.94 is: 278.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.69 : 553.01 = 185.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.69/553.01 = 185.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.69x = 553.01 × 185.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.69x = 102,825.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,825.75/368.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.90

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