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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.81, 552.74 and 185.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.81, 552.74 and 185.79 is: 278.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.81 : 552.74 = 185.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.81/552.74 = 185.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.81x = 552.74 × 185.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.81x = 102,692.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,692.64/368.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.45

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