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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.82, 552.93 and 186.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.82, 552.93 and 186.34 is: 279.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.82 : 552.93 = 186.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.82/552.93 = 186.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.82x = 552.93 × 186.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.82x = 103,032.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,032.98/368.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.36

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