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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.39, 549.63 and 183.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.39, 549.63 and 183.87 is: 275.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.39 : 549.63 = 183.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.39/549.63 = 183.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.39x = 549.63 × 183.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.39x = 101,060.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,060.47/366.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.83

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