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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.31, 549.36 and 183.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.31, 549.36 and 183.45 is: 275.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.31 : 549.36 = 183.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.31/549.36 = 183.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.31x = 549.36 × 183.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.31x = 100,780.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,780.09/366.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.12

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