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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.18, 549.33 and 183.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.18, 549.33 and 183.52 is: 275.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.18 : 549.33 = 183.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.18/549.33 = 183.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.18x = 549.33 × 183.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.18x = 100,813.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,813.04/366.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.31

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