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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.35, 549.81 and 183.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.35, 549.81 and 183.87 is: 275.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.35 : 549.81 = 183.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.35/549.81 = 183.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.35x = 549.81 × 183.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.35x = 101,093.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,093.56/366.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.95

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