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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.25, 549.08 and 183.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.25, 549.08 and 183.55 is: 275.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.25 : 549.08 = 183.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.25/549.08 = 183.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.25x = 549.08 × 183.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.25x = 100,783.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,783.63/366.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.18

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