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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.89, 552.65 and 186.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.89, 552.65 and 186.41 is: 279.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.89 : 552.65 = 186.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.89/552.65 = 186.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.89x = 552.65 × 186.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.89x = 103,019.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,019.94/368.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.27

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