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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.30, 549.52 and 183.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.30, 549.52 and 183.66 is: 275.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.30 : 549.52 = 183.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.30/549.52 = 183.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.30x = 549.52 × 183.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.30x = 100,924.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,924.84/366.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.53

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