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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.83, 554.81 and 184.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.83, 554.81 and 184.75 is: 277.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.83 : 554.81 = 184.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.83/554.81 = 184.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.83x = 554.81 × 184.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.83x = 102,498.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,498.84/369.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.15

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