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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.90, 553.03 and 186.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.90, 553.03 and 186.40 is: 279.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.90 : 553.03 = 186.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.90/553.03 = 186.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.90x = 553.03 × 186.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.90x = 103,085.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,085.02/368.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.44

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