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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.38, 548.78 and 183.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.38, 548.78 and 183.46 is: 274.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.38 : 548.78 = 183.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.38/548.78 = 183.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.38x = 548.78 × 183.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.38x = 100,676.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,676.89/366.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.79

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