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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.95, 552.92 and 186.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.95, 552.92 and 186.47 is: 279.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.95 : 552.92 = 186.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.95/552.92 = 186.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.95x = 552.92 × 186.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.95x = 103,102.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,102.99/368.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.45

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