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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.96, 553.73 and 186.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.96, 553.73 and 186.35 is: 279.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.96 : 553.73 = 186.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.96/553.73 = 186.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.96x = 553.73 × 186.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.96x = 103,183.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,183.89/368.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.67

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