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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.28, 548.85 and 183.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.28, 548.85 and 183.28 is: 274.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.28 : 548.85 = 183.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.28/548.85 = 183.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.28x = 548.85 × 183.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.28x = 100,593.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,593.23/366.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.63

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