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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.16, 549.30 and 183.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.16, 549.30 and 183.37 is: 275.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.16 : 549.30 = 183.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.16/549.30 = 183.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.16x = 549.30 × 183.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.16x = 100,725.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,725.14/366.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.09

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