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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.98, 553.57 and 186.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.98, 553.57 and 186.32 is: 279.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.98 : 553.57 = 186.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.98/553.57 = 186.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.98x = 553.57 × 186.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.98x = 103,142.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,142.08/368.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.53

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