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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.45, 549.26 and 183.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.45, 549.26 and 183.98 is: 275.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.45 : 549.26 = 183.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.45/549.26 = 183.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.45x = 549.26 × 183.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.45x = 101,049.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,049.19/366.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.75

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