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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.44, 549.69 and 183.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.44, 549.69 and 183.74 is: 275.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.44 : 549.69 = 183.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.44/549.69 = 183.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.44x = 549.69 × 183.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.44x = 101,000.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,000.04/366.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.63

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