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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.42, 549.57 and 183.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.42, 549.57 and 183.77 is: 275.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.42 : 549.57 = 183.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.42/549.57 = 183.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.42x = 549.57 × 183.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.42x = 100,992.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,992.19/366.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.62

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