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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.74, 553.11 and 185.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.74, 553.11 and 185.95 is: 278.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.74 : 553.11 = 185.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.74/553.11 = 185.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.74x = 553.11 × 185.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.74x = 102,850.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,850.80/368.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.93

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