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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.41, 549.20 and 183.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.41, 549.20 and 183.96 is: 275.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.41 : 549.20 = 183.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.41/549.20 = 183.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.41x = 549.20 × 183.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.41x = 101,029.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,029.91/366.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.73

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