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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.49, 549.45 and 183.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.49, 549.45 and 183.79 is: 275.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.49 : 549.45 = 183.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.49/549.45 = 183.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.49x = 549.45 × 183.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.49x = 100,983.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,983.42/366.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.54

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