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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.76, 553.14 and 186.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.76, 553.14 and 186.24 is: 279.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.76 : 553.14 = 186.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.76/553.14 = 186.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.76x = 553.14 × 186.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.76x = 103,016.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,016.79/368.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.36

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