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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.66, 548.86 and 183.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.66, 548.86 and 183.20 is: 274.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.66 : 548.86 = 183.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.66/548.86 = 183.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.66x = 548.86 × 183.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.66x = 100,551.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,551.15/365.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.99

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