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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.28, 549.34 and 183.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.28, 549.34 and 183.64 is: 275.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.28 : 549.34 = 183.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.28/549.34 = 183.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.28x = 549.34 × 183.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.28x = 100,880.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,880.80/366.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.42

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