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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.83, 553.03 and 186

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.83, 553.03 and 186 is: 278.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.83 : 553.03 = 186 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.83/553.03 = 186/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.83x = 553.03 × 186
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.83x = 102,863.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,863.58/368.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.89

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