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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.82, 553.10 and 186.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.82, 553.10 and 186.09 is: 279.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.82 : 553.10 = 186.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.82/553.10 = 186.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.82x = 553.10 × 186.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.82x = 102,923.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,923.37/368.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.06

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