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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.38, 549.32 and 183.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.38, 549.32 and 183.65 is: 275.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.38 : 549.32 = 183.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.38/549.32 = 183.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.38x = 549.32 × 183.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.38x = 100,882.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,882.04/366.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.35

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