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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.80, 552.85 and 185.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.80, 552.85 and 185.99 is: 278.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.80 : 552.85 = 185.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.80/552.85 = 185.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.80x = 552.85 × 185.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.80x = 102,821.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,821.34/368.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.80

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