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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.44, 549.66 and 183.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.44, 549.66 and 183.92 is: 275.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.44 : 549.66 = 183.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.44/549.66 = 183.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.44x = 549.66 × 183.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.44x = 101,093.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,093.47/366.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.88

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