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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.48, 555.53 and 185.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.48, 555.53 and 185.18 is: 277.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.48 : 555.53 = 185.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.48/555.53 = 185.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.48x = 555.53 × 185.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.48x = 102,872.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,872.12/370.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.67

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