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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.90, 552.96 and 186.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.90, 552.96 and 186.46 is: 279.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.90 : 552.96 = 186.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.90/552.96 = 186.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.90x = 552.96 × 186.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.90x = 103,104.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,104.92/368.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.49

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