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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.70, 552.68 and 185.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.70, 552.68 and 185.54 is: 278.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.70 : 552.68 = 185.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.70/552.68 = 185.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.70x = 552.68 × 185.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.70x = 102,544.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,544.25/368.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.12

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