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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.98, 553.07 and 186.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.98, 553.07 and 186.02 is: 278.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.98 : 553.07 = 186.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.98/553.07 = 186.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.98x = 553.07 × 186.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.98x = 102,882.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,882.08/368.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.83

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