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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.16, 553.64 and 183.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.16, 553.64 and 183.97 is: 275.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.16 : 553.64 = 183.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.16/553.64 = 183.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.16x = 553.64 × 183.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.16x = 101,852.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,852.92/369.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.91

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