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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.94, 553.48 and 186.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.94, 553.48 and 186.34 is: 279.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.94 : 553.48 = 186.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.94/553.48 = 186.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.94x = 553.48 × 186.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.94x = 103,135.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,135.46/368.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.55

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