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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.23, 555.15 and 184.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.23, 555.15 and 184.93 is: 277.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.23 : 555.15 = 184.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.23/555.15 = 184.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.23x = 555.15 × 184.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.23x = 102,663.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,663.89/370.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.30

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