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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.97, 553.46 and 186.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.97, 553.46 and 186.18 is: 279.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.97 : 553.46 = 186.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.97/553.46 = 186.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.97x = 553.46 × 186.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.97x = 103,042.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,042.25/368.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.27

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