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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.91, 553.31 and 186.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.91, 553.31 and 186.22 is: 279.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.91 : 553.31 = 186.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.91/553.31 = 186.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.91x = 553.31 × 186.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.91x = 103,037.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,037.39/368.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.31

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