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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.15, 548.85 and 183.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.15, 548.85 and 183.45 is: 274.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.15 : 548.85 = 183.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.15/548.85 = 183.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.15x = 548.85 × 183.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.15x = 100,686.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,686.53/366.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.99

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